Faith is a journey. Have you ever wondered why people say that? It’s a bit cliche, but also powerfully meaningful. When I hear the word faith I automatically think about my belief. Primarily my belief in the ways, person, and spirit of God or lack thereof. We think our faith weak because we don’t fully comprehend or believe God will accomplish what we ask or what he claims he will do. On the flip side,…
Our ordinariness is, in fact, extraordinary. (click for the previous story) When we view ourselves as magnificently created beings, we realize our greatness comes from our maker and the one whom we choose to follow. We are not great alone, but in our connectedness, first with God and then each other, we can live with extraordinary purpose. To reach our potential, purpose, and fulfilled-ness we must find our way back to the path in which we…
You are created by a God who calls Himself… Mighty, Love, Just, Righteous, Creative, Powerful, Gentle, Humble, Faithful, Honest, Trustworthy, Magnificent, Glorious, Rescuer, Strong, Shepherd, Healer, Worthy, Above all other gods, Patient, and Wise. The list goes on and remains limited only by our meager language. The point is, if God is the creator; whose existence is beyond description and absolutely extraordinary, and we are created in His very image, then logically we too bear…
The season of Advent is by far my favorite time of year. It’s not the arrival of Christmas music, parties or gift exchanges, but the richness that unfolds through the holistic story of God making His way to us in the midst of our sin and darkness that makes this season so special. Advent is a season of preparing for the gift of God’s love story fulfilled and it will never be cliche. Each week…
