When we were told that our youngest daughter would have birth defects, possibly severe ones, did I need that situation to develop a sense of ruthless trust in God? Would I have ever made Jesus the Lord and center of my life if I didn't have a breakdown full of darkness, depression, and frustration? Did... Continue Reading →
Where What God Wants Done Is Done
God acts here among us. He moves, creates, shifts, directs, speaks, and transforms. He restores souls. Do you believe this? The place where God gets done what he wants done is called the Kingdom of God. Jesus announced the arrival of the Kingdom of God within himself at the beginning of his ministry and constantly... Continue Reading →
What We Care About May Not Matter That Much To Jesus
Would it bother you if I told you that I listen to the Grateful Dead and a band called the Mother Hips? Would it matter if I tell you I don't like Christian movies? What is the first thing you think of when I tell you I would rather listen to NPR than Christian radio... Continue Reading →
Hearing God? Not Just For Super Christians
Does God speak to you? If you are Growing Up into a wise and courageous follower of Christ, you should be surprised when God doesn't speak to you. Dallas Willard, in his book Hearing God, quotes E. Stanley Jones, who says: "He that made the toungue and gave us the power to communicate with one... Continue Reading →