“…so that you may believe.”

Over the past year, it seems that many people have died; many good people. The questions always lurk at the back of my mind: Why does God allow this? Why is it that so many people have to die? Many of them were faithful believers and kind-hearted people. Why them? I know the typical answer:…

A Blessing and a Privilege

When I was younger than I am now, having a family wasn't something I really gave much thought. Sure I had a crush here and there when I was a kid but the thought of "forever" hadn't really crossed my mind. Then it was like life began, so to speak. I started to think about…

Written on My Heart

Have you ever heard of that natural phenomenon, that when you spend more time with a person you begin to look, talk, and act more like them? It's true. I have found that the more time I spend with my fiance, the more I look like him, say things similarly, and even laugh alike. This…

Because of You

It's been much too long since my last entry. Feels good to be back even if it's sporadic. But hey, you know how life gets... I was reading in the Psalms this morning, it was a chapter I've read a dozen times over, but something I'd never noticed before caught my attention, and as I…

Genealogies: A Promise

Can you believe it? School for many people has already begun, and today begins my first day of classes for the next nine-ish months. It's another step in the journey, another chapter beginning, another page being written. I'll be honest, I'm nervous, but I'm also excited, especially since continuing on in Exodus. Unfortunately it's been…

Clothed with Joy

I'd say it's been a rough past couple weeks. Who knew that learning about oneself could involve so much pain and tears. But God has a way of turning that pain around. He has a way of bringing peace in the midst of the storm of my heart. Psalm 30:1-3; NLT1 - I will exalt…

Zero Benefits to Worrying

This morning I was skimming through some old entries in my journal and my eyes caught a couple verses from Exodus 14:13, 14; NLT. The scene is just before the Red Sea is parted to allow the Israelites through, and the Egyptians are hot on their tail. The verses say: 13 - But Moses told…

Genealogies: Rest for All

Exodus 23:10-12; NET10 - "For six years you are to sow your land and gather in its produce. 11 - But in the seventh year you must let it lie fallow and leave it alone so that the poor of your people may eat, and what they leave any animal in the field may eat;…

Genealogies: Stop and Help

Exodus 23:4, 5; NLT4 - "If you come upon your enemy's ox or donkey that has strayed away, take it back to its owner. 5 - If you see that the donkey of someone who hates you has collapsed under its load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and help. It didn't matter who the…

Genealogies: Stand Up, Stand Out

Exodus 23:1-3; NLT1 - "You must not pass along false rumors. You must not cooperate with evil people by lying on the witness stand.2 - "You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice. 3 -…