2 Peter 3:8–9 God’s patience has a purpose. Second Peter chapter 3 reminds us that what feels like delay to us is often an expression of God’s mercy. The Lord is not slow concerning His promise. He is patient because He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. God’s timing […]
Just What Sort of Christian Are You, Anyhow?
In Case You Were Wondering: What Sort of Christian Are You, Kath? Here’s a bit more about my journey. From my earliest years as a Christian right up to today, I’ve received wisdom and spiritual nourishment from many different Christian streams and denominations. I believe I was first introduced to the Lord when I was […]
Hidden in Christ: Finding Identity Beyond Image
We’re living in a time where we are seeing the consequences of building identity around image, influence, reputation, and being seen. And when identity is built on those things, eventually the pressure becomes too much to carry. When Visibility Becomes Identity Colossians 3:3–4 says: “Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your […]
A Word at the Right Time Can Change a Life
Never dismiss the value and importance of an encouraging word prompted by the Holy Spirit and spoken in obedience at exactly the right time. In 1 Corinthians 14:3, Paul writes that prophecy strengthens, encourages, and comforts people. Many Christians hear the word “prophecy” and immediately picture something dramatic, public, or deeply mystical. But often, prophetic […]
Trusting Him in the Storm
There are times when you just have to go through the storm, taking Him at His word, and trusting that He’s right there with you. Several years ago, after saying goodbye to my mom, my friend and I started the three-hour drive home. We’d done that trip many times. Off to the north, the sky […]
God’s Value System is Different than Ours
God’s Value System Is Not What We Expect The Kingdom’s value system is topsy turvy, and Jesus points this out in Mark 12:38-44 (ESV) And in his teaching, he [Jesus] said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in […]