The Rewarder

Often, the best words on the page are the ones only used once. Explicitly crafted by the author to surprise the reader with insight, a single well-chosen word can open a glorious portal for inspiration. How much more thought-provoking is a word unique to an entire book? I recently stumbled across one such word in the epistle to the Hebrews. Used nowhere …

A Senseless Faith

  Faith doesn’t make sense. At least not from the aspect of critical thinking. Have you ever thought about that? It’s being absolutely assured of things on hold and unconditionally convinced of things unseen (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is a spiritual activity that cannot be merely mentally appraised.    Faith can receive healing without first hearing; can receive salvation without first …

Praying on Faith

Holy Father,   How suitable it is that You should include the shield of Faith in our spiritual gear – because without faith it is impossible to please You (Hebrews 11:6).  I believe that faith is Your gift, measured out to all that will receive (Ephesians 2:7-8; Romans 12:3) I pick up the spiritual shield of Faith as a barrier …

The Essence of Tradition

Okay. So, I’m a little biased about today’s blogger. Possibly, it’s because she has three of the cutest kids on the planet. Or maybe it’s because she was one of the cutest kids on the planet. (I have experiential knowledge on both counts). You’ve already read about her within my blog, but this is my daughter’s first time to guest …

Worry and Control

  My friend Kathy and I recently discussed this idea of worry and worship.    She said, “We want to control the situations that affect us. When we realize we can’t, we turn to worry.”   Hummmm. That’s true.    But He has promised to accomplish all that concerns me and you.    Then isn’t worrying about it a lack …