Today’s post is a gift from my dear friend, Merea Price. Although Merea is a phenomenally gifted worship leader, creative arts genius, and teacher extraordinaire, the greatest thing I can say about Merea is that she is a faithful, joyful, forgiving friend who has helped me to know Jesus better these past 13 years. It’s an honor… Continue reading Feasting in the presence of my enemies {guest post}
In his book The Importance of Being Foolish, Brennan Manning writes: “What keeps me feeling insecure are my addictive emotional needs, which must always be satisfied. When reality does not live up to my expectations, I become frustrated, angry, bitter, anxious, and resentful. “For example, say you meet me on the street and tell me you found… Continue reading If you’re feeling insecure….
I’ll never forget Miss Moss, with her Coke-bottle glasses and a disability that left her slow and kind. She loved writing notes of encouragement even though her handwriting was chicken-scratchy and sloped down the page. And Earl Roland. He was a hunched old man who loved to pray. In the absence of an acceptable singing voice he’d… Continue reading We need each other
I hate math, but sometimes I act as if numbers are my thing. I’ve been guilty of counting “likes” on my Instagram post, girls in my Bible study, RSVPs to my party, and visitors to my blog. Then, just like a certified hypocrite, I inwardly roll my eyes when a friend boasts about how big… Continue reading The idolatry of numbers (and how He sets us free)
Years ago, God gave me a simple mental image that helped me persevere through long years of singleness. I pictured a treasure chest where my tears were stored and turned into eternal reward. By imagining each tear of anguish counting for eternity (see Psalm 126:5), I was able to push on to trust God through… Continue reading Suffering is not a competitive sport