Last week I booked travel for 4 out of the 5 upcoming weeks. I see the mountain of work and travel coming ahead of me and I’m fearful that as I enter into that place, I may forget or lose sight of God’s goodness.  I fear that I’ll neglect people who are desperate need of God,…

Ruth Chapter 3 is a very vulnerable position for Ruth in our story.   Now that her mother-in-law has figured out that Boaz is a distant relative and kinsman redeemer (meaning lawfully he’s obligated to marry Ruth), she urges Ruth to meet Boaz at the threshing floor and lie at his feet and do what…

At church we’re starting a series on the Gospel and why the Gospel really is good news.  I’ve been taking some time to think on this, and I realize that I rarely let myself reflect on why Jesus is good news for my life right in this moment, not just a crucial step in my…

On church this past Sunday we sang “Jesus Paid it all”.  Such a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics.  I’m overwhelmed at the notion in this song that I am not just blessed by God through everything and everyone around me, but I am divinely blessed with the very presence of God. I hear the Savior…

In Christianity it is very popular to hear people discussing the “Call of God” in their lives, “their calling”, or what they feel “called” to do. Over and over again I’ve questioned whether my life reflects God, and if I’m living out my “calling”. I’ve critiqued my life on paper, wondering if I’m living up…

Today I spent some time in 2 Corinthians.  I highly recommend taking some time to read this chapter, especially if you need encouragement or a higher perspective.  It is an absolutely beautiful picture Paul paints of what servants of God endure, and yet the hope and the life in it.  It is such a good…

Today, I wallowed.  Something at work I inflated to be bigger than it really was, which sent my mind into a merry-go-round of thoughts, with unfortunately no forward momentum or motion even after hours of replaying it. In times of wallowing, I realize I’m more concious of myself than of God and I at times…