Trading In

“Turn in your old life for a Kingdom life.” (Matthew 3:11 MSG) The Message phrases scripture in words I can see. This text makes me think of a dry-cleaner’s shop: turn in your dirty clothes and pick up your clean ones. Dirty clothes usually arrive…

Does God See?

“Don’t You see what they are doing, God?” (Psalm 35:22 MSG) David asks a question that resonates with every reader. “Don’t You see?” We’ve each wondered, from time to time, if God sees. We wonder if He knows the full story, if He has made…

Watch the Potter

“God told Jeremiah, “Up on your feet! Go to the potter’s house. When you get there, I’ll tell you what I have to say.” (Jeremiah 18:1-2 MSG) I love that the book of Jeremiah is included in the Old Testament canon. Why do I say…