If you’re reading this you’re probably human (these are strange times we live in). And if you are human, then you have had experiences and seasons that have threatened to take you down. Times when you have woken up with…
“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so, he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel…
A fascinating drama unfolds in John 13:18ff. In it, Jesus reveals to his disciples that one of them will betray him. They are dumbstruck, and they wonder, who could it be? And it is appropriate for them to wonder, because…
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?”
Though appearing disrespectful, a lament is actually filled with faith (maybe that’s the difference I’m looking for). It takes seriously the mismatch between God’s promise and some aspect of the brokenness of this world. Instead of suppressing the dissonance between hope and reality, it transforms it into a prayer.
Isaiah 43:1-7 (NIV) Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.2 When you pass through the waters, I will be…
Psalm 133 (NIV) A song of ascents. Of David. 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar…
