Blog post for college teachers
I almost missed these moments because I feared consequences instead of resting in the character of God. I have seen God work in my hesitations and processing; I have felt the weight of consequences for disobedience. That is the graciousness of God – giving life when we deserve death and he allows suffering because of his desire to see us become more like him.
I really love the story of Joseph, it’s what encouraged me to start writing. Joseph shared two dreams with his brothers and as an only child, when I first read the story I really didn’t understand why his brothers got sooooo hostile about it. Then I spent some real time around siblings and it all came together. Joseph, insecure about being the youngest or emboldened by being the favorite or both, shared his dreams to shake things up. Joseph’s brothers…
Jesus, who knows grace – the type of grace which serves dinner to his traitor; the type of grace which suffers the cross; the type of grace which leaves linens folded in a tomb after being falsely arrested, scourged, and crucified – that type of grace.
I promise, you can do more in 6-days with God than you can do in 7-days without.
I love reading! You probably guessed that if you didn’t already know. These are 8 suggestions from books I’ve read over the past two years so some are new, most have been around for a while, and all I feel better for reading – either in expanding my perspectives, challenging my thoughts, or celebrating others. Note: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This doesn’t add to the cost for you, but allows me…
God used my hesitation. My jaw dropped as I read his response. I didn’t know about the meeting and I couldn’t seem to process the feelings of “wow, I really heard God speak” because only He can orchestrate those puzzle pieces into place in such perfect rhythm – even when I already conceding to messing it up by hesitating.
Some time may be passing and you can’t see a finish line. You may feel forgotten. Stay close to the steadfast love of God. He holds you close, not for some time, but for all time.
In middle school I remember a lie someone started about me – it was wild and far from true. Even though I knew the truth, the lie existing gutted me. My middle school confidence never hit a real high point (it’s middle school… does any one have great middle school confidence?), but nothing tanked my confidence as this lie. Did people believe it? With only 14 people in my class, I assumed everyone already heard (especially with one very talented…
Between the four-hours in the car and time riding horses, I hoped my brain could wrestle loose the conflict between my head and my heart to figure out what the heck I was going to do.
Even in the midst of hatred and chaos, God can raise up friends for his people