Author Archives: sustainedbyhisword
God Waits
Have you ever had to wait on God? I’ve had some experience and opportunity to learn patience waiting on God over the years. But it never really occurred to me until today how God waits for us. God is merciful, … Continue reading
Love the Lord Your God
Months ago I prayed, as I so often had, “Lord, please help me do a better job today of loving my family,” then it hit me, “a job?” Is that how I think of loving my family, as a chore? … Continue reading
Not There Yet
Many years ago, a group of women who were dear friends and partners in the gospel with me gathered to do a book study. As much as I loved them, I found myself feeling great resistance the first time we … Continue reading
Do not take a purse
I’m learning to depend humbly on God. But on other people? That’s a different story. I just got back from a short-term mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico, working with Agua Viva Ministries. While most of our group built a church, … Continue reading
Launch
My parents raised me to think independently, with the goal of being able to head off on my own, while supporting me in the process. For me, home was a safe and secure place from which to go out into … Continue reading
My Story
What does it mean that Jesus, Son of God, came in the flesh – that he was born as a baby, grew into a man, and died? The fact that he entered this world means that Christianity is not a … Continue reading
Neither Self-promotion nor Silence
For years, I’ve been struggling with the concept of self-promotion. I don’t like to do it. I’m sure it’s not biblical. I know God is teaching me to trust Him and not my own machinations. So I don’t say anything, … Continue reading
The Power of Truth
The one thing I tend to covet is pantries. I would love a spacious, bright pantry where things are easily accessible. I have a pantry, but it’s narrow, deep, dark, and located in the garage. It’s hard to find what … Continue reading
The Power of Grace
How do I offer both grace and truth fully, like Jesus? He did not find “the perfect balance” between the two. Rather, he completely embodies both. I struggle sometimes with the concept of standards, being afraid to lower them while … Continue reading
Defensiveness
Years ago, God raised the issue of my defensiveness; it is no longer acceptable to me because I realize it is not acceptable to Him. But, oh, is it a part of me! God gave me a picture of putting … Continue reading
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