Tag Archives: Trusting in God

When the Going Gets Tough

I wanted to share anew this post with you all that I originally wrote and published in May 22, 2017. A couple of weeks ago I found myself quoting the English expression, “When the going gets tough, the tough get … Continue reading

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How Do We Trust in God’s Timing?

Last week we talked about how our human desires to be in control can lead us astray. This desire for control manifests in a lot of ways, but I think one of the most common control issue moments in a … Continue reading

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Staying the Course—When Victory Looks Like Defeat

Have you ever gotten through a tough situation and been so thankful to God for getting you through it, only to then discovered that you are now in an even worse situation and are afraid God won’t be there for … Continue reading

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What is Faith?

Having posted about casting our cares upon God and humbling ourselves under His mighty hand, I found this past post on faith to be a good reiteration and reminder of that reality. (Adapted from the original post, posted November 14, … Continue reading

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How Exactly Do We Cast Our Cares on God?

Sometimes we know a verse, but we don’t always know it within its context. I was recently reading the “casting all your cares” passage and was struck by the context surrounding it. As Christians we can have pieces of scripture … Continue reading

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Living as the Loved: A Memorial to Lizzy

I couldn’t find words to post last week. Grief has a way of stripping words from us. You see, a dear friend of mine pass away on October 21st. Legally her name was Elizabeth, but I always called her Lizzy. … Continue reading

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Who Do Millennials Listen To?

The post below is one I originally published October 1, 2018, and I think it is even more relevant now than it was then. We are a culture steeped in lies. Millennials expect deception and disregard; they need people willing … Continue reading

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How Do We Know What is Right and Good?

When a novelist creates a fictitious world for their story, they must choose how that world will function, particularly in regard to what is legal or illegal in their story’s setting and whether or not they will include religion. Both … Continue reading

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Failing at Taming the Tongue?

Have you ever struggled with trying to control your tongue? Are you currently struggling with taming your tongue?  I know I have and still am.  Writing this post both challenged and encouraged me in this regard. I hope it will … Continue reading

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How Do You Make the Journey?

Maybe you noticed and maybe you haven’t, but it’s been almost a month since I last posted. Considering my history of posting weekly this was a bit of a shift for me. I thought about letting you all know that … Continue reading

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