I recently read a book called, Shaped by the Word: The power of Scripture in spiritual formation (M. Robert Mulholland). I appreciated Mulholland’s focus and elevation of God’s Word. He writes, “The Word of God is the action of the presence, the purpose, and the power of God in the midst of human life”.
Read MoreHow many times have you seen a quarrel get started that could have been short lived if others had not been adding to it. Human nature has one or both parties of the quarrel enlisting others to participate, and some people just volunteer to be party to the quarrel.
Read MoreThere are circumstances that will often come along that can steal our joy if we let them. When we allow the negative things to crush our spirit, it takes away our positive attitude. When our day doesn’t go as planned because of circumstances that happen we had not counted on, we can become disappointed or even frustrated.
Read MoreWhat is love? No, not the Haddaway’s song from the 90’s. It is a topic that music artists often sing about though. Love is something we search for in others, yet often are not sure how to offer it. It is one of the deepest desires in life to know and be known by someone – to be loved.
Read MoreHumanity’s need and desire for trust is something that can be found in each of us. I know that I searched and searched for friends and people that I could trust, and seemingly always wound up disappointed and hurt by others who betrayed my trust.
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