(If you're reading via email, click here to listen to the audio version of today's post.) “…And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). “All things”? Can you think of some things from which you don’t anticipate any good coming? Perhaps the death of a loved one, struggles with addiction, a troubled marriage, depression, the loss of a job—the list could go on and on. Yet, here it is in scripture, Continue Reading
Overflowing with Thankfulness
(If you're reading via email, click here to listen to the audio version of today's post.) Have you ever been really into and hyped about something and then one day you realize you aren’t even remotely interested? This can happen with the purchase of a new car or home, the start of a new job, the early days of a courtship, or even with us living out our faith—you know . . . those times when you aren’t the least bit interested in Bible reading, prayer, or church attendance and you’d rather not Continue Reading
Forever
(If you're reading via email, click here to listen to the audio version of today's post.) “His love endures forever.” “His love endures forever.” “His love endures forever.” And several refrains later…you guessed it, it reads: “His love endures forever.” Psalm 136 is the only psalm that repeats the same refrain after each verse. Twenty-six times to be exact. Exciting! Right? If you’re thinking, “not really!” you are not alone. My husband taught a lesson on this psalm to his Continue Reading