I think we can all agree that spending focused time studying the Bible and applying it to our lives is one of the best ways to grow spiritually. But life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes I don’t get my 30 minutes of Bible study before the baby wakes up. And once she’s up, I can say goodbye to …
Everyone knows the story of Jonah, right? A disobedient prophet is swallowed and spit up by a big fish, preaches fire and brimstone against the evil city and then laments God’s compassion on them. There may be a few more details along the way, but that’s the gist of it. Which is why I was surprised to find this little …
“I’m lonely,” my friend said to me, jostling her baby from one hip to the other. “Sometimes I just wish I could have adult conversation with someone who isn’t going to judge me for sticking my two-year-old in front of a cartoon show while I blow dry my hair.” Created for Community If you’ve every felt isolated and yearned for …
“Do you think people can change?” she asked as she leaned against her car, head cocked to one side. “Yes,” I said. “And no.” She raised her eyebrows and looked at me questioningly. “We can’t change ourselves. But the Holy Spirit can transform our hearts and our lives. I believe that with all my heart, and that’s what gives me …
The Unraveling of Bible-Reading Resolutions About this time of year, people’s resolve to stick to their New Year’s resolutions quickly unravels. The passion fizzles out. You miss a day or two (which so often can turn into six or seven before you even blink!) and now you feel hopelessly behind. You know you should read your Bible, but you can’t …