“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word, spiritual strength for labour in His service. We ought to muse upon the things of God because we thus get the real nutriment out of them…” -Charles Spurgeon
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Disturb Us, Lord, to Strive for Your Glory
The world isn’t only changing through people with powerful voices and sharp minds. The world is changing by people, genuinely disturbed by the lack of hope and the world’s craving to be seen, known, and loved.
There is beauty in disturbance when it draws us nearer to God’s heart.
Heart Connections in God’s Beautiful Family
I am thankful for the “heart connections” I have around the world simply by being a part of God’s family. The church is a precious gift to each of us as believers. It is a form of accountability and support as those striving for the same goal, this “upward call of our God in Christ Jesus.”
Praising in the Rain: Lessons in Remembrance
When the Israelites turned from God repeatedly, allowing their questions and doubts and confusion to overwhelm their wearied hearts, and when they so stubbornly and selfishly denied their Redeemer and Creator…still He remained faithful. And throughout all the prophets this theme continues, woven in an endless and beautiful depiction of God’s love despite our human inconsistencies and flaws. This theme to slow down…and remember.
Lord, Help Me Love Anyway
What do I know of Calvary love? Oh, how precious little I know. What small and selfish lenses of love I am prone to see through!
I pray that He would teach me to love the way He does. Just as He sees my brokenness, my doubts, my messes…and loves anyway. Just as He knows I’ll be faithless a thousand times and more…and loves anyway.
Lord, help me love anyway.
Slow Down: Don’t Waste the Time You Have
Since being back in the US, I have learned that America is busy – myself included! But are we intentional? Are we making the most of the time we have?
What would happen if we took the time to slow down?
Honest Things I Pray For Myself
From my experiences, the strongest Christian communities put a lot of emphasis on prayer; there are prayer gatherings, prayer lists, prayer lessons, etc. We learn how to care for others by bringing them to our Father in Heaven and seeking His guidance in hard situations in life.
But how often do we pray for ourselves?
For today’s post, I want to share with you the ways God has been teaching me to pray for myself. I hope you’ll join me in praying for your heart and life as well.
Choosing to be Thankful for Spiritual Growing Pains
Have you ever had a day or week where it feels like you can’t do anything right? I certainly have. In fact, the past couple have weeks have been full of my feeling like, no matter how hard I try, I keep making the same old mistakes over and over again. Sometimes I feel like… Continue reading Choosing to be Thankful for Spiritual Growing Pains
Seeking Knowledge: The Forgotten Treasure of Understanding
We are created to ask questions, seek answers, and desire knowledge. However, in this post, I am going to suggest something that might sound a bit crude but is meant entirely as a basic observation.
What is it, you ask?
Well, quite simply…perhaps this generation doesn’t value knowledge as it should.
The Dangers of Pride in Your Faith
When we take pride in ourselves – who have nothing truly worth priding over in comparison to the great God of heaven – we become blinded to God’s hand at work and create a barrier in our relationship with Him.
Be wary of the danger of pride in your faith.