Tag: Purpose
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Before the world tells her different
Sassy, Stubborn. Bull-headed. Words I often use to describe my daughter. The words I use to describe the battle of wills endured here at home. After the “No, I won’t,” and “Yes, you wills.” After the demands to do this and not that. To wear boots in July. Flip-flops in winter. The demands to have…
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What if Love is the Purpose?
“The clearer we capture the vision of our new identity in Jesus Christ, the more we realize that our deepest needs for security, significance, and satisfaction are met in Him and not in people, possessions, or positions.” -Derwin Gray, Limitless Life I have shared previously how I have struggled on several occasions with my purpose at…
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But I Don’t Want to Build Anymore Tents!
Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was. Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike. And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time preaching the word. Acts 18:3-5 “Remember, Paul built tents for…
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Fearless in the Face of Doubt
“Truly, I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” Mark 11:23 This week marks the beginning of another semester of homework deadlines, on-line discussions, and late Sunday…
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Different, Yet the Same
I want you to take a look at the two rocks in the picture above. Notice the one on the right is smooth, shiny, easy to hold, and without sharp edges. To some, this rock may be more attractive. The rock on the left, however, is jagged. It’s rough. It’s edges are not smooth, but…
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Doing it All for Him
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” …
Grace N Grounds 