Author Archives: sustainedbyhisword
The Scalpel of the Spirit
Dear Jesus, I am convicted, pierced, humbled before you today, but not destroyed or condemned… Reflecting on one of my failings recently, I was frustrated with myself. I imagined picking up a metaphorical 2×4 to smack myself upside my metaphorical … Continue reading
Porcupine
For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh… Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:17, 24 I have offered … Continue reading
When One is Not Less Than Ninety-Nine
As I’ve said before, I want my life to have an eternal impact (Becoming Nothing). It’s a temptation for me to measure that by the numbers. (The first time I spoke at a women’s retreat, the drop in expected to … Continue reading
Downward Mobility
This has been another season of learning by experience what I’ve known academically. Of course, I “know” that God calls us to be humble and to follow Jesus’ example. And I am, and I do. Kind of. But Jesus has … Continue reading
Finding Treasure
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matthew 13:44 Last weekend, I … Continue reading
Count as Loss II / Treasure
One of the highlights of my summer was being a mentor mom at YoungLives camp, a camp for teen moms and their children. During one of the meetings, several of the mentor moms shared their stories with the rest of … Continue reading
How Young Life changed this not-so-young life
I was not involved in Young Life as a young person. I married into a family that had been heavily involved in Young Life, my kids both participated, and my husband was on the Committee. I was happy for them … Continue reading
Whiteboard Theology
Forgive us our sins…Luke 11:4 Reflecting on this request for forgiveness from the Lord’s Prayer, I realized that there have been times when I have asked for forgiveness simply so I wouldn’t have something held against me. Rather than springing … Continue reading
Free Gift
I am sitting in Peet’s, waiting for my free coffee, along with about 70 other patrons lured by the offer of a free beverage, any size! Of course, after we ordered, we heard the wait to receive it was forty … Continue reading
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on … Continue reading
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