Category Archives: Transformation
A Better Story
First, a confession: After graduating from college, I had the opportunity to tour Europe by bicycle and train. I will never forget the day I arrived in Amsterdam. After weeks of grubby cycling, I had met up with my mailed-ahead … Continue reading
Becoming Nothing
I long to have a life of significance. While this is a God-given desire, it is easy to define significance in my own terms instead of in God’s terms. I often feel like the larger my circle of direct influence, … 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
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
Pierce My Tongue
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. … Continue reading
Clay
Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 Thwump! Thwump! Thwump! Have you ever taken a pottery class? One of the first things we … Continue reading
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