A Storm’s a Comin’
I’ve sensed it for a while, but now I’m certain of it: there’s a storm brewing somewhere in my future. It’s as though I can feel the warm winds picking up and see the dark clouds way off in the distance. I do think the saying holds true in life: you’re either in the middle...
Growing Roots
Did you know that for every meter that a cedar of Lebanon grows above ground it spreads three meters of roots underground? Fascinating. Psalm 92 compares righteous people to these impressive trees: The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord;...
Even with a Different Outcome?
We have seen great miracles this week. Daily, sometimes hourly, God is answering prayers in a mighty way, and we are praising Him and thanking Him for heaping blessing upon blessing. His name is being made famous. But what if He had responded to our prayers by taking Mitchell to be with Him instead of...
Trust-Training
My five-year-old likes to play outside. Because he can’t play outside when it’s raining, he frequently prays and asks God to make it sunny. Invariably, the sun will pop out (often immediately!), the rain will subside, and our little boy is happy that God answered his prayer. Now, we are careful to teach him that...
Be encouraged, child of God!
I recently re-read this passage from The Legacy Path, by Brian Haynes, and my heart was greatly encouraged. Just wanted to share the encouragement with you. What a God we serve! What does it mean to have a father in God and to be His child even as we are parents ourselves? Having a father...
Thoughts on Whitney Houston’s Death
I was a big Whitney Houston fan when I was younger. But relax, I’m married. To a female. Who doesn’t know her song “I believe in you and me”? Such an incredible voice. Sadly, Houston was not only known for her amazing talent, but also for a drug and alcohol problem. Another note, and the...
What To Do With Failure
I have learned that there is a healthy tension in ministry that is beneficial to find. It’s healthy to dream big, to try new things, to push farther. I’m even completely fine with straight up failing at things because it means we were playing to win – we didn’t just go for the base hit,...
Things I’ve Learned From My Parents
I turned 27 yesterday. The night before my birthday I was sitting in bed thinking, “I can’t believe I’ve been alive for 27 years.” Twenty-seven feels much older than 26. “Yep, definitely headed to 30 now.” Not sure why, but this birthday my thoughts have been directed toward my parents. In short, my parents are...
Faith in the Midst of Pain
Last night has been my lowest point so far. The full realization of all the implications of our being here indefinitely finally hit my emotions. The pain and sorrow flooded over me and the tears burned hot. I felt alone, hopeless, helpless, and purposeless. Honestly, I wanted to wallow in my sorrow. I wanted to...
if emotion follows action, what is your motivation?
Emotion follows action. In a nutshell – if you don’t feel like doing something, just do it, and the “want to” will eventually follow. This is something we’ve all experienced. Let me give you a verse of Scripture and a brief example. Mathew 6:21 teaches us that where your treasure is, there your heart will...
School and God’s Faithfulness
This week starts Lynsey’s school. She’s getting her MBA from MTSU, and only has 1 more year left. (Let’s not talk about how much I have left.) I’m in class Monday nights. Lynsey is in class Tuesday nights. We’re at church Wednesdays. And I’m in class Thursday nights. Needless to say, we’re going to be...
5 Things To Do When You Don’t Hear God
Have you ever been in a situation where you needed God to make Himself clear to you RIGHT NOW? Maybe you’re a college freshman thinking, “I just stepped out in faith Lord; please confirm this!” Maybe you’re thinking about launching your own business or going to the mission field and it’s as if your prayers...
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