I love the promise God gives in James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” What a wonderful word from God. We can have wisdom. We can begin to see our world as God sees it and gain the perspective […]
Encouraging Words
Leadership disrupted
Read: Daniel 1:1-21 These days feel unprecedented, but they’re not new to God or his people. There’s comfort in that. Knowing God has taken his people to and through disruptive days before provides us with reassurance that he will do the same for you and me now. Pastors, ministry leaders, and parents: how do you […]
Who’s in your boat?
Jesus had spent all day teaching the crowds through parables. In what probably was a more tiring task in a more private setting, he explained those parables to his disciples. At the end of the day, he was tired and needed a break from the crowds. So at his insistence, they got into a boat […]
God’s work in adversity
Read: Romans 5:2b-5 “Even when I don’t see it, you’re working. Even when I don’t feel it, you’re working. You never stop, you never stop working.” These words are lyrics to the song “Waymaker,” which has been on my heart over the past few weeks. My heart continues to be reminded that God often works in the […]
Be a ‘lead rester’
When crisis hits, distress can soon follow. Just ask King David. In Psalm 3 and 4 David finds himself on the receiving end of major crisis (Ps. 3:1-2) and deep distress (Ps. 4:1-2). But what are easily the most shocking two verses in these Psalms is David’s response to it all: “I will lie down […]
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