I want to memorize Scripture. I also don't want to turn God's word into a dreaded chore or a rote task, so I'm trying to do it my own way. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: spirituality
The Abrupt Beauty Of The Psalms
Sometimes the refrain of lament-to-praise feels like whiplash, like a contradiction. To those unfamiliar with it, it undoubtedly reads that way. And yet it’s the walk of faith: the sometimes-grim or sorrowful recognition of what feelings exist, the acknowledgment of one’s circumstances, paired with the resolution that God is who God is. [Click title to read more.]
Be Mindful of Those At The Edges
Jesus had a knack for seeing those who felt unseen. We ought to cultivate it, too. [Click title to read more.]
The Complexities of Christian Friendship and Fellowship
The quick intimacy cultivated in a church setting can be misleading. [Click title to read more.]
Christian Problems: What Is God’s Will For Me, Exactly?
How do you know exactly what God wants you to do? The answer might not be what you think. [Click title to read more.]
When We Misunderstand What God’s Favor Looks Like
Be wary of reading the tea leaves of your circumstances to deduce how God feels about you. [Click title to read more.]
The Benefits of Travel For the Christian
God works in amazing ways for the traveler willing to meet with Him. [Click title to read more.]
The God of Subtlety
Our God of great wonders can also be a God of small subtleties. Take care not to miss His work. [Click title to read more.]
What I Learned When I Read From Devotionals Meant For Everybody But Me
You can learn a lot from all the people who aren't like you. [Click title to read more.]
The Banner Year: Or, God’s Definition of Significance
I thought God's promise that this would be a banner year would translate to success and opportunity. It hasn't, at least not yet, and that may be even better - whether it's what I wanted or not. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 