“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29, ESV) I hope you have had a great summer. The Fall of the year is quickly approaching. Kids in many parts of the country have returned to school. My kids are counting the days until they return in September. It has been a busy summer for me. I … [Read more...] about Resting Well
Devotions
Six Responses to Suffering
In a previous post, I talked about some of the reasons for suffering in this world. This whole topic is complex. The truth is that there are no easy answers. And there are many times we don’t have the answers. Our simple response is to put our faith in our Lord. As Peter writes: “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator … [Read more...] about Six Responses to Suffering
Five Explanations for Suffering
Many questions I have received revolve around the topic of suffering. Why would God allow suffering? Why is life so unfair? How can I endure this? There is no easy answer to these questions, and they can hardly be answered in a simple blog post. Even an entire book on the subject would leave questions unanswered. But that does not mean we cannot speak into this subject. I plan … [Read more...] about Five Explanations for Suffering
Compassionate Offensive Jesus
Question In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus said to the Gentile woman whose daughter was tormented by a demon, “I was sent only to help the people of Israel- God’s lost sheep- not the Gentiles.” This quote, along with Jesus’ statement, “It isn’t right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs”, portrays a completely different Jesus than what we see in the four Gospels and … [Read more...] about Compassionate Offensive Jesus
Big Questions: What Am I Supposed To Do?
Kathleen asks: “How do I know if I am living the life God wants me to live? How do I know if I am following his path for me?” Another reader, Vicki, asks: “How do I find my purpose and feel confident it is in his plan? I feel so unsure!” I received a good number of questions about purpose. The question of why I am here weighs on many. We want to live a life of significance. We … [Read more...] about Big Questions: What Am I Supposed To Do?