Tag Archives: God

He paints the Sky

I was a camp counselor for 3 summers in college.  I remember the chants and the cabin pranks. The smell of sunscreen and the required lice checks we had to do with little girls as we lugged chests full of clothes and lathered sunscreen on tiny freckled faces. We gave piggy back rides, blew theContinue reading “He paints the Sky”

Approach with Confidence…

Hebrews 4: 11-13 11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.  12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of  marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4: 14-16 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the  heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do  not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of  grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Strive to enter rest… Approach the throne of grace with confidence… Such interesting words. Striving and resting feel juxtaposed to me. When I am striving, I am working. I know this verb quite well. I am a striver, and achiever,Continue reading “Approach with Confidence…”

Good Friday Reflections

I attended the Good Friday service at my church tonight. And I was invited into the somberness of remembering what Christ did on the cross, which will give way to celebration on Sunday as we remember His resurrection–when He overcame the grave and undid death. I love Good Friday. This day, 28 years ago, IContinue reading “Good Friday Reflections”

The Lifter of my Head

My vision was blurry as I blinked the gritty sand away. As I did, I heard the little voice say, “Are you mad, are you mad, are you mad?”  As I opened my eyes I saw her–the curly haired 4 year old shaking and cowering as she repeated the question. “Oh, sweetie–I’m not mad.” SheContinue reading “The Lifter of my Head”

That it may go well with you…

Deuteronomy 5: 32-33 “You shall be careful therefore to do as the Lord your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in the way the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well withContinue reading “That it may go well with you…”

Happy Christmas—Musical Reflections 3: For the One struggling with their body…

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see A veil… A fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face… A thing that serves to cover, conceal or disguise. Why would the King of kings conceal Himself? A mysterious way for the greatest One in all of humanity to enter the world. Theologically, we knowContinue reading “Happy Christmas—Musical Reflections 3: For the One struggling with their body…”

Let God be God

In a culture where the trend is You do you… A culture that motivates with encouragement that you can do anything you want to do—be anything you want to be.  Break down any wall and climb any mountain. Where does this statement of letting God be God fit? I’ve been studying the Psalms this summerContinue reading “Let God be God”

The work of Your fingers…

You mean you can’t control the sun… She said it gently, compassionately. My eyebrows slanted, I wrinkled my forehead, nodding as I heard the words. My therapist and I were hashing out an assignment she had given me the week before. I had confessed I was having a hard time talking to God. Specifically, IContinue reading “The work of Your fingers…”