Category: Seeking God

Seeking Jesus

In the book of Luke, there is a story about a man named Zacchaeus. It might be easy to quickly read this story and move on. But I think if we spend some time here, we might discover some key takeaways for our own… Continue Reading “Seeking Jesus”

A Servant’s Heart

Something I have been thinking about lately is how Christians are called to have a servant’s heart. Having a servant’s heart might come naturally to some. Others might have a hard time with it. In our world today, we are taught to look out… Continue Reading “A Servant’s Heart”

Finding Peace on the Waves

Some days might feelLike we are on the wavesTossed around in a boatLooking for a hand to save Splash after splashWe get soakedWe can’t catch our breathWith no anchor of hope Our muscles are weakFrom moving the oarsWe’re getting nowhereFrom an endless chore Walking… Continue Reading “Finding Peace on the Waves”

For An Audience of One

Over a year ago I posted on the topic of Freedom from Perfectionism. In the comments section of the post, my blogger friend, Judy, and I talked books. I told her that I planned to read a book called For An Audience of One:… Continue Reading “For An Audience of One”

From Restlessness to Fulfillment

Last week I wrote about what I learned during Lent. And today I wanted to share about something else that I learned during those weeks. Towards the beginning of Lent I was feeling restless. Antsy might be a good way to put it. Sitting… Continue Reading “From Restlessness to Fulfillment”

Moving Towards God

Admin Note: I am moving my posts from Tuesdays to Thursdays. I post every other Thursday on the Christians Read blog, so this will help keep things a little more organized on my end. Also, due to some extra projects on my plate, in… Continue Reading “Moving Towards God”

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Jesus arrested with no causeHis own disciple betrayed HimA robe placed on His shouldersA crown of thorns made on a whim Jesus was flogged and ridiculedInstead of Him, a murderer set freeJesus had to drag His own crossAs He marched uphill to pay our… Continue Reading “Happy Resurrection Sunday!”

Fasting

Please don’t skip this. I know the thought of fasting makes many of us groan with discomfort. Food is something our culture puts a lot of buzz around. Food is at the center of every social gathering. We see an abundance of food and… Continue Reading “Fasting”

God Loves You

Over the last few weeks I have been talking about showing others God’s love and kindness. But I think it can be a challenge for us to do that, if we don’t fully embrace God’s love in our own hearts. It’s ironic that many… Continue Reading “God Loves You”

Showing Others the Love of God

My husband and I have an acquaintance whom we have known for many years. Recently, though, this person’s attitude has seemed to take a turn. Long story short, his communications have been vulgar at times. I told my husband he should stop communicating with… Continue Reading “Showing Others the Love of God”