Author Archives: sustainedbyhisword
Discovering Delight
“How do you sense God delighting in you?” That was the question, and I had no answer. Somebody asked me that several years ago, and I’ve been pondering it ever since. How do I experience God delighting in me? I … Continue reading
Letter to a Prodigal
Dear Friend, Years ago, when the kids were young, we were at the pool with another family. Their 2-year-old daughter was standing on the step, her dad nearby. She took a step forward and down to the next step, so … Continue reading
Church of Clay
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the church. Not my church or any other particular church, but “The Church” as a whole. For months, I’ve been wrestling with how and why God chose us fallible people to be His … Continue reading
The Center
You are not the center of the universe. I mean that as an encouragement. Seriously. I’m not saying you act like you’re better than anyone. What I see is that you sometimes take the weight of the responsibility of the … Continue reading
In – Dig – Nation
Indignation. I see it all around me. And often in me. And funny, when I parse it out – In-dig-nation – I think, “We truly are a nation that digs in.” I don’t necessarily mean the United States, but our … Continue reading
Drain Plug
After some not-quite finished plumbing work, the washing machine was full of rusty water and the lines were clogged with debris. Thankfully, there was a drain at the bottom; we just had to pull the plug (and mop up a … Continue reading
Compass
My heart is like a broken compass. Instead of pointing to the truth of Jesus, and leading me to follow his path and live out his love, it keeps veering in the wrong direction, pointing me astray, towards resentment and … Continue reading
High Places
Amaziah did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, but not like his ancestor David. Instead, he followed the example of his father, Joash. Amaziah did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense … Continue reading
Threshing Floor
All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Proverbs 16:2 My heart is full of mixed motives that can get so twisted together, the sinful, selfish desires entangling even the best intentions and … Continue reading
Orange Blossoms and Birdsong
I inhale the lovely morning coolness of the back yard, grateful for the orange blossoms and birdsong. This is where I love to start the day, in the morning twilight, with my Bible and my journal, where I lay my … Continue reading
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