Submission to Jesus is core to the Christian faith. Interestingly, while Jesus is all powerful, he doesn’t demand you to submit to him. He understands you may not be ready to submit. Jesus will give you space, but it doesn’t mean he will abandon you either.
Jesus Calms the Storm (for everyone)
There is a story of Jesus calming the storm. It’s not just Jesus in your boat. He wants to calm the storm for you and everyone in your boat.
Jesus in your boat.
Jesus has called you up to greater things. Those things are probably exciting but scary too. Good news, Jesus is in your boat!
Jesus came to destroy!
So right and so wrong [quote]If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him. Then the Roman army will come and destroy both our Temple and nation. – John 11:48[/quote] It’s amazing how right and wrong we can be at the same time. In this passage of John (which is quickly […]
Jesus’ Feet.
According to StrengthFinders 2.0 (a book and test I highly recommend), among other things, I am an achiever. I need to accomplish a task in order to feel I’ve achieved something. I don’t do well with meetings – how many times is something truly accomplished in a meeting? It’s a strength. It helps me get […]
Disappointment + Origin Stories
This is the second post on dealing with disappointment with God. While this post stands alone, it may help to have some background context. You can find the first post here. Thanks for reading. I’d love to hear your feedback! In my last post, I promised a point of hope as you deal with your […]
Asking for a Friend
In 2024, I began writing in series. This begins a new series on disappointment with God. Books have been written on these topics, so a handful of posts will never fully cover a topic — especially one as deep as disappointment with God. I encourage you to check out a couple of different books if […]
Don’t forget: THIS is who you are.
God has told you who you are, have you forgotten. You are a masterpiece, being restored for a purpose. Don’t forget who you are.
Vacation Reflections: Finding Rest for Your Soul
Followers of Jesus are promised rest. But when do we find this divine rest? Is it only for the future? No! You can find true rest today.
Contemplation: God in Your World
God speaks in many different ways, do you know how to hear him? One way God speaks is through contemplation — see and be God in your world.