In my twenties, I belonged to a group of church women who busted every negative stereotype of the ‘church-lady’. Rather than gossiping, they grabbed hold of the gospel and chose to live by it every single day. Instead of criticizing others, these ladies circled up and prayed mightily. They equipped our group with biblical knowledge,ContinueContinue reading “Holy Trinity: Unity”
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Embracing Grace: Suffering
So many of us hear the word ‘theology’ and respond with glazing eyes – or rising hackles. We think ‘theology’ is only for those religious academics who aren’t afraid to think like philosophers or that ‘theology’ is the weapon of choice for those in spiritual authority over us. As one who has not been trainedContinueContinue reading “Embracing Grace: Suffering”
Hidden Identities: Daughter
When I read the Divergent series, the setting captured my imagination – a city organized into five factions based on personalities and giftings. I can look back now and recognize that the main character, Tris, struggled with her identity. While she respected the selfless ways of her faction of birth, Abnegation, something inside her knewContinueContinue reading “Hidden Identities: Daughter”
Hidden Treasures: Our Sovereign Father
We embarked on this treasure hunt over three months ago and have been scouring the fields of God’s Word for gems about God’s nature ever since. We’ve desired to know Him better so that we can love and trust Him more. And as we’ve uncovered each attribute of our Father, our faith in Him hasContinueContinue reading “Hidden Treasures: Our Sovereign Father”
Hidden Treasures: Faithful and Eternal
When I turn on the TV to hear more words of criticism and accusation, when I change the channel to see more images of war torn countries, something in me rises. Not hope. Not love. Fear, and all its friends – anxiety, dread, worry, panic. When I flip to yet another channel and watch peopleContinueContinue reading “Hidden Treasures: Faithful and Eternal”
Hidden Treasures: Wise and All-Knowing
She had it all. A rock-solid relationship with God. A doting husband. A fruitful garden that spilled over with everything she’d ever need. Yet, her eyes would wander to the only off-limits tree. Her mind would wonder what made it so special that God would tell her ‘no’. And, if she were honest, a seedContinueContinue reading “Hidden Treasures: Wise and All-Knowing”