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Utterances from the Cross

I first heard the song “Last Words (Tenebrae)” by Andrew Peterson back in 2018. It inspired me to reflect on each of what has been called the last seven sayings of Christ on the cross. I shared these on Facebook at the time, but thought it would be good to compile them and post them… Continue reading Utterances from the Cross

Lessons from the Wilderness

In his book, Emotionally Health Spirituality, the author, Peter Scazzero, talks about inevitable pain and difficult times that all followers of Christ (and arguably all humans) go through at some point in their lives. He calls it “the Wall–or, as the ancients called it, “the dark night of the soul.” I refer to it as… Continue reading Lessons from the Wilderness

Pressing On – Continued

I wrote a blog post in September of 2021 about Pressing On, during a time in my life when things were going along pretty well. You can find it elsewhere on my blog. I wrote and shared it to remind myself and whoever would read it, that we should maintain a long obedience in the… Continue reading Pressing On – Continued

My Values

Values that have shaped my life – and hopefully guide me going forward. I created this list back in 2017, as I thought about my personal mission statement. Be intentional: I want my life to be shaped by God’s word. As I thought about these values I could not think of a specific verse where… Continue reading My Values

Thanks in the dark

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2 NIV The local Christian radio station has started exclusively playing “Christmas” songs. I confess that I find that a little annoying because the good ones are mixed in with so… Continue reading Thanks in the dark

Answer to Prayer

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9 I am sharing this because it is good to remember the ways God has been good to us. I wrote this over 8 years ago, but on this anniversary, I thought it would be good to share. On Monday Sept… Continue reading Answer to Prayer

Wrist reminders

“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.” Deuteronomy 11:18 NIV I have always been struck by the paradox of our existence before a holy God. On the one hand, we are made in his image and he placed us… Continue reading Wrist reminders

The road of your life

Growing up, Iowa State Highway 14 was the road that probably defined my childhood. We lived just a mile out of town at the first house over the bridge and past the golf course. Our family traveled that mile a lot. Running to town for some groceries, going to a church function, or participating in… Continue reading The road of your life

Easter Sunday- Joy to the World

They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it! Psalm 22:31 Joy to the World by Reawaken Hymns Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns;Let men their songs employ;While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. Wait, this isn’t… Continue reading Easter Sunday- Joy to the World

Good Friday

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” by Selah How deep the Father’s love for usHow vast beyond all measureThat He should give His… Continue reading Good Friday