Too Beautiful to Contain

“But will God really dwell on earth?The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you.How much less this temple I have built!1 Kings 8:27 (NIV) Dearest Lord, I love to organize things. In fact, I find that sometimes it is tempting to try to put You in a neat...

Real and Fake

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31-32 (NIV) Almighty God, the words real and fake have come up a lot lately. I admit I am...

The Sharp Edges of Doubts

“‘If you can’?” said Jesus.“Everything is possible for one who believes.”Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed,“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”Mark 9:23-24 (NIV) Dear Jesus, I have felt the sharp edges of doubts about You this week. I know You can handle...

It Would Change Everything

So God created mankind in his own image,in the image of God he created them;male and female he created them.Genesis 1:27 (NIV) Dear Lord, You have told us that we are created in Your image. I get the feeling that the enemy of our souls—Satan—does not want us plumb the...

All That I Need

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) Wow, another broken promise today, Lord. Mankind churns out promises like cheap toys on an assembly...

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