Bible Insights
Biblical insights from my daily Bible studies.
Spiritual Growth and the Myth of Balance
If we googled how to live a balanced life, there would be no shortage of articles, blog posts, and book suggestions for any number of quick steps to becoming more balanced. The search for answers to balancing work, home, friends,…
Dealing with Dust
Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” ESV Dust seems very insignificant in life until the wind stirs it up and blows the particles in our eyes. Then we become keenly aware…
Space to Grow
A couple of years ago I was able to check something off of my travel “bucket list”. I had always dreamed of seeing the California Redwoods in person, and I finally flew to San Francisco with my family and walked…
True Systemic Change
In my last post, we discussed how to live in this world’s system without the world living in us. We looked at Romans 12:2 and what the definition of “world” was to find out how we were supposed to interact…
Being in the world without the world being in us.
One of the greatest biblical tensions Christians face when they become new in Christ is how to be in this world but not conformed to it. While we live in this temporary place waiting for His return or our entrance…
The Price of Peace: Attending to Burning Candles
Have you ever woke up in panic over something you have forgotten to do? I woke up with a jolt of fear this morning around 6 am as a picture of a candle burning flickered across my mind. I immediately…
5 Threats to Successful Homeschooling: A look on the inside
After 12 years of homeschooling, I have been asked many times how to have a successful homeschooling experience. I rarely write about homeschooling these days, because I certainly don’t consider myself an expert on the subject. I am in complete…
Be A Covering of Love
Hatred stirs up strife,but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12 ESV Recently, I was convicted over my behavior towards someone I love. They are young and idealistic. I used to be there too. But how easy our older minds forget.…
The Tension in Decision Making: Learning the Art of Discernment
Some of our greatest fears arise from the tension of decision making. We are afraid of making the wrong decisions and regretting the unforeseen outcomes. If only there was one magic door to open in every situation, wouldn’t our lives…
The Art of Writing and the Power of Words
The power of words has always intrigued me. So has the responsibility to write words that use this power wisely. Our tongues and pens can create powerful movements that influence beautiful change and also in one word destroy all hope.…