“But they all alike began to make excuses.” (Luke 14:18 NIV) Jesus was at the Pharisee’s house, apparently invited to a considerable feast. He noticed the guests clamoring for places of honor and gave instruction: take the cheap seats rather then running the risk of…
Author: Anna
I have written out more sympathy cards in 2021 than in my whole life combined, I think.
“An argument started among them as to who would be the greatest.” (Luke 9:46 NIV) Humans are endlessly competing for position. It may be the Achilles heal of our species. We lose sight of the important task at hand because we become concerned, even consumed…
Sometimes God says no. Sometimes He doesn’t say anthing at all.
It always wows me how Jesus’ first act after being filled with the Holy Spirit was wandering in the desert. He showed us how it could be done rightly; how one could depend entirely on His Father for provision and protection.
“There I will go to the altar of God – to God – the source of all my joy.” (Psalm 43:4 NIV) We go to the altar when we are happy or when we are sad. When we are whole or in desperate need of…
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV) This verse takes the pressure off us as leaders, doesn’t it? It reminds us that we are not responsible to lead in our own strength, we are only responsible to follow…
“The satraps were made accountable to them so the King might not suffer loss.” (Daniel 6:2 NIV) This is the preface to a favorite Bible story; Daniel in the lions den. It includes an interesting detail that supports a spiritual principle. King Darius’ government is…
We are accountable to what we know. This thought sends a shiver through my spine having grown up as an eager pastor’s kid and a voracious reader.