The parable of the lost son is one that I have known my whole life. Growing up in church, it was a part of the children’s curriculum each year. I have read it repeatedly throughout the years and have seen multiple versions played out. Even Veggie Tales has their own take on the prodigal. TooContinue reading “A Long Way Off”
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In Pursuit of God’s Heart: Part 2 – What’s your heart condition?
In Part 1, we pursued the heart of God by trusting our shepherd and finding contentment in the pasture he has placed us. Psalm 37:4 takes us to the next segment of wisdom. It is one of the most over-used, yet misunderstood verses in the Bible. The first part is often overlooked because we love toContinue reading “In Pursuit of God’s Heart: Part 2 – What’s your heart condition?”
Calmed…within the Storm
The text immediately drove me to prayer. Praying without ceasing was easy on this one because the news was without ceasing. “God, they just can’t seem to catch a break. God, please calm this storm! Isn’t enough, enough?” I felt an urging to turn to my Bible and read in Matthew where Jesus calmed theContinue reading “Calmed…within the Storm”
Removed pt. 3
I expected our move would bring new experiences and a fresh start. I was not anticipating new opportunities for me. God placed specific people in my life who were “nudgers”. People who saw more potential in me than I saw in myself and felt no reservations in giving me little nudges toward what they feltContinue reading “Removed pt. 3”
Removed pt.1
“But when she could no longer hide him, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with asphalt and pitch. She placed the child in it and set it among the reeds by the bank of the Nile.” Exodus 2:3 Throughout my journey with God, I have felt his yes and no answers. I say felt becauseContinue reading “Removed pt.1”
Leah Lively 