I want to stay on the mountaintop. I need to pound stakes into the beautiful place. Like David, my soul thirsts and pants for the living God. Like Peter, I’m ready to erect tents and settle in. Let’s mark this …
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“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be …
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You want to go to church, but you simply haven’t done it yet. The Christians you know are different – they’re kinder. They apologize when they’re wrong. They show up to help out when you need it. They seem authentic. …
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As writers, we may be called upon to write hard words, to step into the role of a prophet – one who has to proclaim uncomfortable truth, regardless of opposition. Prophets make people squirm. But prophets are essential. When something …
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“But I said, ‘I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength on nothing and vanity’” (Isaiah 49:4a ESV). You’ve embarked on an important mission, a praiseworthy project, or a lifestyle of service. And then, you’ve seen it all …
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We humans learn our lessons the hard way. We have since the beginning. The best way to strip human beings of legalism, self-reliance, and pride is to bring us to the end of ourselves, so we can truly recognize our …
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Fifty-some years after the Civil Rights Movement began, sadly, America still has continuing racism. White culture is pervasive, and those who aren’t white often experience prejudice, biased treatment, misunderstanding, and outright discrimination. We who are white don’t fully comprehend our …
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I wrote my first two novels in a frenzy of passion for the love and mercy of God and the artistry with which he crafted the beginning of our human story in Genesis. Words poured out of me! As a …
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To comment on this post on Friday, go to Seriously Write. Why do you write? Your answer determines all the rest. Most of us might respond that we don’t even know how we feel or think about a matter until …
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Apart from Jesus, my husband is the best man I know. He’s the man working quietly behind the scenes. His actions show who he is, but you have to be observant, because he doesn’t draw attention to himself. He took …
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