I'm reading through the gospels right now--all four at the same time. An interesting exercise, to say the least. That's why I sometimes love to read scripture in different kinds of chucks, causing it to bump up against …
Expendable vs. Inconsequential
I have a friend who often reminds me that we are all "expendable crew members" in God's kingdom. She refers to the old Star Trek shows when the crew members you'd never seen before go on a mission to never return. They are …
Watering the Mustard Seed
I've been thinking a lot about faith lately. It started in my Bible reading, of course. And then it has been an ongoing discussion with one of my prayer partners, who also writes and leads Bible studies. I even started a …
The Red Sea and Faith
I found this little verse tucked away in Hebrews 11. You know, the faith hall of fame. But seriously, how did I miss this one? By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to …
For Glory and For Beauty
I don't know how many times I read through the book of Exodus as we all do, skimming the eye-crossing details of the tabernacle, the things that don't quite make sense to us in our day and age and culture. Or jumping from …
Love One Another
2 John is a tiny book of the Bible--1 chapter, 13 verses--that we often overlook. But as I wrote it out this week, one verse in particular struck me. Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new …
Body and Mind
I've been copying out the book of Romans for the past couple of months. When I reached the beginning of chapter 12, I made a connection I hadn't made before, one I continue to mull over even now, days later. Here's what I …
A Sunday Psalm
David and the Ark of the Covenant
I've said it before and I'll say it again: there is such a huge benefit in reading scripture in different chunks each time. A couple of weeks ago I was reading in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles about David bringing the ark to …
Considering the Cross
Contemplate today the suffering--physical, emotional, spiritual--that Jesus endured on your behalf. He didn't have to. He chose to. Out of both a deep love for you and an unwavering obedience to the Father. I dare you to …