The Sweetest Revenge is Actually No Revenge at All

The Sweetest Revenge is Actually No Revenge at All

Revenge would surely be mine. I didn’t care if it was served cold or otherwise. I certainly would have my revenge. In fact, it was now THE thing most present on my mind. Just a few moments longer and a little bit of maneuvering. And then I would have it. My sweet,...
7 Posts About Trusting God in Every Season of Life

7 Posts About Trusting God in Every Season of Life

Trusting God is a concept that runs the gamut from trusting his work in your life to the work in the lives of others. That means in our homes, our cities, our countries and our world. It means trusting God to bring non-believers to know him – and on his time....
The Holy Spirit Speaks – from Nudges to Fist Bumps

The Holy Spirit Speaks – from Nudges to Fist Bumps

The Bible specifically tells us to not be anxious (Philippians 4:6), though there is a big difference between knowing and applying that directive. That’s why it is sometimes nice to get an affirmation (fist-bump) from God when it’s most needed. I was blessed by such...
Will Your Obituary Tell of Pursuing Greater Desires?

Will Your Obituary Tell of Pursuing Greater Desires?

His father was a munitions developer of the 1830’s and Alfred joined him in the business at an early age. At the time, explosives were highly unstable because it was literally black gun powder ignited by a fuse. By the time he was an adult, he was fluent in five...

Advent 2012: Shining a Light of Inner Peace

This is a personal reflection of today’s Advent devotion from Great News for Great Joy (download for free now from Desiring God). Please also share your reflections in the comments area. A few years back, I was going through a rough time that was filled with...

Adequate: Finding Personal Relevance in God’s Plans

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Despite a lifetime of bold and larger than life dreams, I am very aware that I perpetuate a prevailing narrative that is...