I have failed miserably at writing here every day. But I do that some thoughts that have emanated from my daily devotional on the YouVersion Bible App. The current plan I'm going through now with a friend is all about devotions that speak to real-life. Really, that's what I look for in any devotion. But … Continue reading A bigger promise
Month: March 2017
Treasure
"Where your treasure is, there your heart is also." Matthew 6:21 I love this verse. It's such a simple but poignant reminder about the effects of our priorities in life. It's no secret that Aaron and I are huge Dave Ramsey fans. I listen to the podcast on my commute back and forth to work … Continue reading Treasure
Sacrifice
I'm almost finished with a YouVersion devotional by Oswald Chambers, one of my favorites. Yesterday's topic was sacrifice and he said this: "In certain stages of spiritual life we get the morbid conception that everything we have we must give up. In the Bible the meaning of sacrifice is the deliberate giving of the best … Continue reading Sacrifice
Injustice
This is a word that I still ponder. Not that I ponder the meaning; I ponder the solution. Many people wring their hands and say how can a supposedly good and just God let injustice run rampant in the world? I don't know. I usually come back to the idea that humans have free will, … Continue reading Injustice
Lenten Journey: Day 1, Heal
Last year for Lent I wrote a little bit everyday about a given topic and related it to my walk with Christ. Instead of spending time on social media, I spent time writing, praying, and reflecting. I will take time this year as well to write about a topic a day. I found the practice … Continue reading Lenten Journey: Day 1, Heal
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 