Pray as Slaves
“Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he has mercy upon us.” … Continue reading Pray as Slaves
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The Bible and Wallpaper
Last year we had our house completely painted on the inside. Living rooms, bedrooms, bookcases, kitchen, and finally bathrooms. In one of the bathrooms, where we thought they were going to remove the old wallpaper, they instead mudded over a … Continue reading The Bible and Wallpaper
Robinson Crusoe: A Picture of Salvation
Daniel Defoe was a Puritan born in London in 1660, and I can’t help but think that his writing of Robinson Crusoe contains hidden, spiritual allegory. To set the scene, Robinson Crusoe has been in a terrible storm while at … Continue reading Robinson Crusoe: A Picture of Salvation
If the LORD should mark iniquity
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? Psalm 130:3 Sometimes I get frustrated. I often see it as a holy frustration. (Of course I do). I find someone who is somehow unable to see what … Continue reading If the LORD should mark iniquity
Don’t Wait For Joy
I was talking with a friend at an engagement party about 12 years ago, and he was in the thick of his medical training. He was preparing for a huge exam that took up the vast majority of his free … Continue reading Don’t Wait For Joy
Why do Christians sing?
As the music coordinator at my church, I am often thinking about how to encourage the church to sing during the corporate musical worship on Sundays. I love that God asks us to sing. “Sing to him, sing praises to … Continue reading Why do Christians sing?
A Sweeter Rest
The work of Christ is sweeter rest than vain attempts of man,The cross of grace brings greater peace than gifts by sinful hands,“No more,” I cry, “will I rely on righteousness of mine!”“But faith in Him, my only hope, for … Continue reading A Sweeter Rest
Do You Trust Him?
“I’m just trusting God for this.” I’ve heard some form of this statement my entire professional career. Whether in the hospital or in the schoolroom, someone looks at their situation and says, “I’m gonna trust God.” And while I love … Continue reading Do You Trust Him?
Anything Worth Doing, Is Worth Doing Badly
You’ve probably heard it said, “Anything worth doing, is worth doing well.” Generally, I agree with that statement. If a thing is worth giving our time for, we should strive to do it with excellence. That’s biblical: “Whatever you do, … Continue reading Anything Worth Doing, Is Worth Doing Badly
I’m So Glad It’s You
A confession for those who are suffering. My prayer while thinking about recent tragedy. I’m so glad it’s You. These wounds are deep, but I know they are not the careless strokes of an enemy, but wounds of love. They … Continue reading I’m So Glad It’s You
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