I have two speeds when it comes to following the Lord, too fast or stubbornly slow. I am learning about the pace between those polar opposites, the better pace. When I’m excited about a direction from the Lord it takes every ounce of my will to stay behind him. When I am unsure about a direction from the Lord it takes every bit of courage to keep up with him. Here are three aspects I’ve found to the better pace. What would you add to the list?
We say and hear a kazillion words throughout the week, but only remember a handful of those phrases. What have you heard this week?
It takes faith to believe that the very things we want, need, desire are hidden in the depths of everything Jesus is. Curiosity about Jesus will find us close to him, pressing around him like the crowds, but it is faith that will take us one step closer. Faith makes us press in and touch him. Faith makes us open our mouth and appeal to him.
These are the kind of things said when the Humphreys’ get together–notice the digression. You’re…
In January of 2016 the Lord gave me a scripture to study. I didn’t know it at the time, but it would be at least a year-long study. Honestly, it’s still stewing in my heart. It has become a filter for my heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord;
his going out is sure as the dawn;
he will come to us as the showers, as the springs rains that water the earth.
Hosea 6:3
We hear and say a kazillion words throughout the week but only hear a handful of them.
When Jesus came and began to establish the rule of heaven on earth, people who thought they were just spectators suddenly found themselves in the game. That’s the heart of the challenge of the gospel for us today—we are not spectators. God has always wanted us to be a part of the action, ready or not. So, as we wrap up the Written on Our Hearts series, let’s figure out where we are in the “game”.
What have you heard this week? Do tell! Courage, dear heart — CS Lewis Revelation…
In this study so far, we’ve seen how God has redeemed temporary circumstances that were sticky, desolate, and delicate. As we look at Mary, the mother of Jesus, we will see what redemption looks like when the temporary circumstances are ideal.
We hear and say a kazillion words throughout the week but only hear a handful…
I wholeheartedly believe that as disciples we are lifelong learners and can always go further with the Lord. As I mentioned in my post “All I Want”, my concern or my constant question before the Lord has been Am I missing you? Am I hearing right? Last night I had a dream that I believe speaks to the question.
Changes in life can be likened to baseball pitches. You got your fastball changes–don’t know…
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