Light Bearer
12/04/2017
Anna Thelen on why bringing Christ’s light is a challenge, a command, and the ultimate grace. … More Light Bearer
Tag: jesus
Make Space for Advent
12/01/2017
John the Baptist seemed a little bit nuts. Between his choice of cuisine (locusts? really?!), his odd clothing (camel hair? really?!), and his odd choice for living quarters (the desert? really?!) he would have made for a difficult dinner guest. He was a wild man. A prophet. A seer. His message was simple. Prepare the way. Jesus … More Make Space for Advent
Waiting, and Other Lessons God Seems Determined to Teach Me
11/30/2017
I am NOT good at waiting. Anybody with me on that? … More Waiting, and Other Lessons God Seems Determined to Teach Me
2017 Advent Devotionals are (Almost) Here!
11/28/2017
I am over-the-moon excited to introduce the 2017 Advent devotional series. Each weekday will feature a different writer with a unique perspective on the same topic: Waiting. Why does God ask us to wait during the season of Advent (or any season)? What are we waiting for, what are you waiting for, and where is God … More 2017 Advent Devotionals are (Almost) Here!
Featured today at The Glorious Table
11/27/2017
The funny thing about pain is that it lives only in our minds. We can see its effects–sleeplessness or thrashing about or tears–but we can’t see it. Once a painful season has ended, the pain lives in our memories. And it often looks different on the other side. I wrote this post for The Glorious Table nearly five … More Featured today at The Glorious Table
4 Great Resources for Advent
11/25/2017
Because faithful preparation takes a little time. … More 4 Great Resources for Advent
Come, Ye Thankful People * 10 Minute Devotional
11/21/2017
The value of simplicity and gratitude in an age of overcommitment and abundance. … More Come, Ye Thankful People * 10 Minute Devotional
Taking Some Soul Space (Soul Space Thursday)
11/02/2017
Things are about to ramp up around here. Thanksgiving plans are underway; Advent is just around the corner; Christmas is coming. Church is about to get busy. School is about to get busy. Home is about to get busy. I can see the busy on the horizon like a storm front rolling in. It’s a … More Taking Some Soul Space (Soul Space Thursday)
5 Prayers I’m Glad God Said “No” To
10/30/2017
Because sometimes what we ask for and what we really need are verrrrry different things. … More 5 Prayers I’m Glad God Said “No” To
Embracing Limits (Soul Space Thursday)
10/26/2017
Early in my high school years, I broke my ankle at soccer practice. I’d just started getting playing time, and even scored a goal in a game (my first) the day before. Then Lindsay Vetter and I went for the ball at the same second in a drill (she won), and I came down hard … More Embracing Limits (Soul Space Thursday)
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