When we think God is angry at us, God is our… R Reconciler “For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross” (Col. 1:19-20 ESV). When I was a kid, my mother was the parent […]
Do you ever have so many thoughts swirling around in your mind that you can’t process them all? Recently, I spent the evening on my laptop, jumping from one internet article to the next. So many choices. So many voices. How could I select the best and bypass the rest? I went to bed feeling […]
And he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the quarreling of the people of Israel, and because they tested the Lord by saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?” (Ex. 17:7 ESV) When things go wrong, do you find yourself quarreling with God? Have you tested the Lord’s patience by complaining? Let me sheepishly raise my hand and […]
And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. (Heb. 12: 1b-2 NLT) […]
And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from […]
Don’t you sometimes wish you could be a child again? Life was much easier when someone else was watching over you, keeping you safe. You were seen and secure. When I was eight years old, my grandparents built a house next door to ours. While the house was under construction, my siblings and I would […]
He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground. (Ps. 147:4-6 ESV) Do you ever feel like your life doesn’t matter, like you’re just an expendable character? When the […]
Stop the ride, I’m ready to get off. I once took a ride on a malfunctioning roller coaster. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’re no doubt familiar with Space Mountain. Lots of twists, turns, and dips—all in the dark, so you can’t brace yourself for what’s coming. I’m not a fan of […]
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. a day for reflecting on the brevity of life. It reminds us of the importance of numbering our days and using them wisely. Today this teacher needs a review lesson. So I went back and reread the post I wrote for The Glorious Table in January, 2021. Here’s what I learned: […]
I’m an impatient cook. Taking it slow is not my modus operandi, so I don’t often simmer my meals in the crock pot. Instead, I prefer to zap my food in the microwave or boil it on the stove at a high temperature. This method usually works for heating leftovers. It’s fine for those who […]