Sabbath Questions for the Soul
This past weekend I spoke at the National Student Leadership Conference at Taylor University. Vision-casting was evident at every turn. Joy flowed freely through the students, the fellowship, the assembled speakers. On Saturday morning, J. R. Briggs …
3 Questions for Sabbath Keepers
Are you short-changing your Sabbath Keeping? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself this week. What does God have for me in this day, through this day of rest? What do I have for Him in this …
What’s in a Name?
This post comes from Beth Ortstadt, who writes from Wichita, Kansas, where she will be spending a quiet Christmas with her family. Have you had an opportunity to enjoy a display of artwork at a local elementary …
Of Drool and Delight
Leviticus 28 is not well-known devotional reading. Glance at it and the word tedious comes to mind. God goes into intricate detail of how Moses was to oversee the crafting of the Ark of the Covenant. God …
Rewriting History
Thanking God for you, your passion and partnership. We are re-posting this blog because a website glitch on Nov 18th kept 2/3 of our blog subscribers from receiving it. Four Quiet Christmas Devotions will be coming your …
Heart to Heart
Gratitude alters intimate relationships. It is a life-giving foundation. It says in neon lights, “I see you. I recognize who you are and how I am blessed by your life and your love.” Entitlement is ugly. Indifference …
Off The Grid – Part 2
The topic of “cell phones” hits a nerve. Just this week, a revealing article, “Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.” by Sherry Turkle caught my eye. It revolves around how mobile internet devices impact solitude, conversation, and young adults …
Off The Grid
Life at one time, had natural, built-in boundaries to the rhythm of our days. A long time ago, people went to bed shortly after sunset – especially when wood or oil reserves ran low. More recently, phones …
A Sabbath Prayer
My Bible bulges with mementos—reminders of God drawing near. Most handy of these love letters, devotions, bookmarks and scribbles is a well-worn, folded piece of paper titled, “A Sabbath Prayer.” Written years ago, it prepares my heart …