Approaching the Mountain

How often have we begged God to remove a mountain from our paths for fear of the climb? We sing songs about this. We hear inspirational sermons encouraging us that if only we have enough faith, we need not bother to scale the cliffs ahead. Consequently, how often have we chastised ourselves for not being … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday: The Greatest Tease

Palm Sunday, the day of rejoicing because our Savior has come riding on a donkey whose steps are not permitted to land on the bare ground but on the cloaks of men and women who find themselves finally able to breathe great sighs of relief. Hope has come. Hope is real. Hope will prevail. We are certain … Continue reading →

A Trust that Trumps Fear

When it comes to hearing the voice of the Lord, especially when seeking direction, I must confess that it does not always come easily to me. As a child and even into my first year at ORU, I felt like identifying His guidance was fairly simple. I was accustomed to hearing Him in specific ways; … Continue reading →

A Love that is Too Much

“The house of my soul is too  narrow for You to come in to me; let it be enlarged by You.” – St. Augustine Though I’m sure it is not intended to do so, this song makes me think about my interaction with God in all of His love and glory. My head begins to … Continue reading →

I Must Fail

Reader, I recently heard this quote by Abraham Lincoln and it has been itching in my mind ever since. I cannot help but share it with you and perhaps challenge you as it is now challenging me. I will leave it up to you. “Unless the great God who assisted him (referring to George Washington) shall … Continue reading →