Devotions
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…
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…
Running Well: Running the race marked out for YOU.
“…let us run with endurance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1b I think one of the tensions we often face as believers is the temptation to compare our spiritual races with others. While God has marked out one,…
Running well: 5 benefits of running in community.
Today, we will continue to look at another action we can take in our lives from Hebrews 12:1 to run our spiritual race well. In the end of our lives, all we will want to hear is “Well done, thou…
Running well: Identifying what holds you back.
You were running so well. Who has held you back from following truth? It certainly isn’t God, for He is the one who called you to freedom. – Galatians 5: 7,8 In the first post of this series on running…
Running well: The key to persevering through pain
Facebook recently reminded me of a memory with my husband that made me laugh to the point of tears. Although at the time, I remember feeling discouraged over the whole scenario. A few years ago, we had decided to try…
Living your best story: fulfilling God’s good plans for your life in every page.
If you were to describe your life of quarantine right now, what kind of movie would it be? Swiss Family Robinson, Castaway, Lord of the Flies, Groundhog Day or some tragic comedy? I think for many it feels like we…