Author Archives: sustainedbyhisword
Foolish
My “theme song” since last summer has been a line from Elizabeth Hunnicutt’s lyrical On the Way: Still I fall and you reach, I am foolish so you teach. I wander but you stay by my side on the way. … Continue reading
Dark Christmas
A friend of mine is in a dark place this Christmas. As we talked about not wanting to have to “put on the jingle bells” and pretend smiles, I was reminded again that the first Christmas was not about shopping, … Continue reading
Have you ever been mad at God?
A friend of mine is going through a significantly painful life situation that begs the question, “Is it OK to be mad at God?” I’ve heard a theologically convincing “No, because then you’re claiming you can judge God.” However, where … Continue reading
Submission with Jesus
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of … Continue reading
Fellowship of the Cross
Have you been offended? Insulted? Treated unfairly or worse? To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his … Continue reading
Am I Listening?
In church on Sunday, the pastor encouraged us to respond to the call of God in our lives. With a longing to have my life be poured out* in service to Christ, I have been eagerly awaiting that call. I’m … Continue reading
A Scepter in God’s Hand
I have a friend, a stay-at-home mom, who has the royal dignity and authority of the King of Kings. The other day as she shared with me an interaction with a struggling friend, it was so clear that God was … Continue reading
Speaking out of Weakness
The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. Isaiah 50:4 I love this. “Speak the word … Continue reading
The Word that Sustains the Weary
I have not written for a long time. First it was summer, full of travel and kids home from school, good activity but not much time alone in a quiet place to write. Then came the second-guessing: asking if I … Continue reading
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