You hold your head high and put that “Jesus-smile” on your face. Right before you walk through the church’s front doors. You’re a true Christian if anybody ever saw one. You’re a Sunday school teacher and you sing in the choir. You volunteer for the nursery and VBS and work days and door-to-door visitation. You take … More that “Jesus-smile”
When you accepted Christ, you were told what to do next. “Read your Bible, pray every day, and you’ll grow, grow, grow.” If you received the advanced-level instructions, you may have been told to memorize some Bible verses or even to start fasting. You’ve been working hard to master those “spiritual disciplines” all your live-long … More no more spiritual disciplines
“I don’t know.” Those are three words I don’t like to say. Silence is awkward, and ignorance is embarrassing. I want to have an answer. So I give one whether I have one or not. I form an opinion on the spot, if need be. I want to come across as knowledgeable and prepared. If I don’t … More I don’t know
Life is tough. Sometimes more than you can stand. Your body says you can’t go on. It’s an excruciating pain. Often left unnoticed, but oh so real. You knew it wouldn’t be easy. But the realities are overwhelming. They reel in like a newsfeed of horror stories. Your child deserts the faith. Your life is … More before & after
Weakness and distress lie heavy. The burden is great and the fear runs deep. It’s a feeling of defeat. Of helplessness. I have so vast a need. A word is spoken, and it is seen. The darkness cannot stand or stay. All things realized. And then upheld. I have nothing to say. Sight awakened and … More I have the same power
Journey of the Word 