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Food and Focus
Sometimes during the day I'll notice I'm tired, or that I can't quite focus on a task. Then I realize I'm actually hungry, so I eat something. After that I feel energized and I am more able to focus. Prayer and Bible reading work the same way. Sometimes I'll notice I...
Perspective on the Unknown
Ah, the unknown. We can get excited about it and look forward to new possibilities! But when we don't know for sure if something is going to be good or be bad, we can also get defensive, avoidant, or even outright hostile to moving beyond what we know. The unknown...
Why Doesn’t God Just Show Himself?
I've heard people ask why God doesn't just show Himself so people will believe in Him. Well He has, we just won't look. Let me set up a few things first. One, God is so other from us and so glorious and holy, that to reveal Himself to us just as He is would be deadly...
Character Tests
Life's surprise circumstances have a way of testing us and showing who we really are. Sometimes it's like carrying a bucket that you filled. You can tell people what's in the bucket. You can show them what's in the bucket. You can lie about the contents and not show...
Be Warmed and Filled
Sometimes we forget that there are people who need physical, tangible help. Sometimes we act like we can't give it to them. We pray for them, but then don't do the things that God has placed us there to do in answer to the prayer! James the brother of Jesus talks...
Power Outages, Thankfulness, and God’s Power
Winter power outages can be fun, depending on how you look at them. You get cold and it's dark at night, but you get to use fire and talk with people who might otherwise have been on the computer or phone! Power outage is why the blog is today instead of yesterday....