Tag Archive | Comfort
Leaves and Streams
Sometimes change in life comes fast and catches us completely off guard. There are other times when change comes slower and we see it, but can only watch as it happens whether we like it or not-like the leaves in fall that indicate winter is coming. We can only watch the colors change before the leaves […]
It Is Well
I heard something on the radio the other day that I had never really thought about before- God makes time for me like I’m the only one in the world. My number one love language is spending time together because I think it shows a desire to bring oneself to a friendship without manipulating to get something […]
Contentment
I struggle living under grace sometimes. I have a certain sort of pride that feels uncomfortable just being me, just resting in knowing that the Lord loves me and doesn’t care about how much I have done or will do in terms of my worth. It’s easier to feel valuable when you do things worthy […]
Reconciliation
I was skimming through a book a friend gave me that really helped me understand God’s grace-God’s Astounding Opinion of You, by Ralph Harris. I highly recommend it!! It reminded me of just how IMPORTANT it is that Christians are solid in their identity in Jesus Christ. We have a real enemy out there and […]
Treasure
Have you ever thought you were beyond help? Caused too much trouble? That God sees you as you are-a complete mess-and passes over you to more worthy people? I’ve been reminded lately of the miracle God has done in my life, even when others gave up on me and I gave up on myself. I remember […]
Grief and Suffering
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.-1 Peter 1:6 In 1 Peter 1, Peter mentions we must face SUFFERING THE GRIEF of trials. This comforted me because it reminds me it is OK to grieve. Sometimes we feel like we must put […]
Theology of Glory vs. Theology of the Cross
I just started reading Glorious Ruin by Tullian Tchividjian, and had a profound reminder of what the gospel of Jesus Christ is all about-Jesus, of course! As God in the Flesh, His crucifixion satisfies the justice required for what we (in our sin) deserve. We are FREE and able to have a real relationship with […]
Volcanoes and Diamonds 