“Processed food is chemically altered by breaking down natural nutrients, then refortifying with synthetic vitamins. Every food item becomes exactly the same.” Although the statement addressed our society’s current eating habits, the truth reached far deeper in my soul than food. I began to ponder: If processed food is harmful for my body, what do processed Bible …
The No-Waiting Line
I hate waiting. Yes, yes, I know how that I’m to wait on the Lord to gain new strength (Isaiah 40:31) and that I’m commanded to rest and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7). I know that patience is a fruit of the Spirit. I know all that stuff. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m saying …
Your Way Was in the Sea
I’m super excited about today’s post. Carrie Vipperman has guest posted for us before, but something about today’s post spoke specifically to you. Pretty sure it will grant you fresh insight as well. Thanks, Carrie, for sharing from your heart. These aren’t just words, this are what E.M. Bounds calls “spiritual unction!” ——————- “I don’t remember the exact …
Advising God
“I don’t want to be God. But, I sure wish He would ask my advice sometimes.” Ever felt this way? But, life seldom unfolds as expected, and often, we would like to give God some pointers. Yet, who is truly qualified to give the directions? Someone who can make a plan, or the very One Who created every …
Who’s Responsible Here?
As we grapple with our responsibility to pray, there are several key points to keep in mind: The Word says straight out: “It does not depend on the man…but on God” (Romans 9:16). This includes prayer as well. We come to prayer feeling pretty inadequate, knowing how apt to distraction we are. Yet, even that is God’s business. …
Realistic How-To’s of Intercession
Dear Mentor, My problem is intercession. When my loved ones aren’t going through some heartache, I tend to forget to pray for them altogether. Of course, I don’t want them to experience grieve so that I will pray, but I can’t seem to stay motivated in prayer. I tend to pray the same things for them a few …
Raising Patient Children
Dear Mentor, It seems that the Lord has been teaching me lessons about patience for quite some time now. Part of that is by encouraging me to wait on Him. I’ve found that when I skip silence during my day, my impatience leads me to bad decisions and hurtful words. How can I begin now to teach my …
Alert in Rest
Holy Father, How little I rest in You. My soul is like a hummingbird, flitting from flower to flower, truth to truth – expending most of the spiritual energy I derive by just skimming over Your Word, rather than drinking deeply. Yet, You still hold out the Sabbath rest before me, saying “This is the day to rest” (Hebrews …
Waiting Practice
Oh Father, How I need to practice waiting upon You. You already know how best to resolve the issues around me. You and the Son have been leaning in together discussing this very thing (Romans 8:34). Why do I spend so much energy trying to figure it out on my own? As long as my prayers …
Lessons from a Sixteen-Month-Old
Sixteen-month-old Judah’s come to Kiki’s house to stay To share our home, to make us smile, and take our hearts away. To swing real high, and laugh real deep and learn to turn a flip, To hold my hand, and drink his milk, and ride upon my hip. And when the day is …