1 Psalm | 1 Week – Psalm 33 (NLT) Last night I went for a walk with my son. We were comparing the size of immense trees. He noted that one far away tree seemed rather small, but he was sure it was really larger than a huge one we had just stood beside. It […]
Devotional Thoughts
Rhythms lead us into intimacy with Jesus. Intimacy with Jesus leads us to enjoy life even in its unpredictability and pain. These devotional thoughts will help you reflect on the goodness and character of God and the abundant life that He has promised.
Peace in the Midst of Chaos
This devotional thought is part of our weekly email and FB reflections through the book of Psalms. This week’s Psalm fits perfectly with the current state of our world, so I decided to publish it here as well. Find out how you can receive these weekly reflections at the end of this article. 1 Psalm […]
Doubting God’s Good Heart
I love it when God illuminates Scripture in unmistakable ways. Truth becomes crystal clear and deeply meaningful. This happened to me last night while I was out for a walk to clear my head and quiet my heart. I had a productive day with only minor interruptions – which is both remarkable and rare. Unbeknownst […]
The Illusion of Control
On this Good Friday, I was listening to the crucifixion story. One verse stood out to me in a very different way than it ever has before. Our Current Crisis You see, over the last week, I’ve been thinking about the Coronavirus crisis and how life is so different at this point in time. Many […]
God: A Secure Refuge in Troubling Times
This devotional thought is part of our weekly email and FB reflections through the book of Psalms. In God’s providence, this week’s Psalm fits perfectly with the events going on around the world, and so I decided to publish it here as well. Find out how you can receive these weekly reflections at the end […]
The Gospel: Who Needs to Hear It?
Before we answer this question, let’s talk about the gospel itself. Gospel literally means good news – the good news that Jesus died and came alive again in order to forgive our sins and restore our relationship with God. Chances are you know this well. But what about the rest of the gospel? The gospel […]
Weary Eyes Reveal A Confident Heart
Remember staying up late waiting for something you were anticipating? New Years. A season finale. Fireworks. A phone call. Meteorites. Christmas morning. Inevitably, your eyes grow weary. They become heavy, blink and long for rest. What keeps you pushing through? Confidence and expectation related to the expected event. This is the picture found in Psalm […]
The Irony of the Longest Day
Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. We had a glorious sunrise this morning. And we plan to watch the sun head down tonight as we catch fireflies. My son is ecstatic! In between, we’ll have adventures, and normal life, and unplanned for […]
The Welcome Familiarity of Treasure Rediscovered
Forgotten treasures are even more wonderful once rediscovered. Just ask my son! Rocks with unique colorings, favorite plants, special snacks, a well-worn book, pictures that evoke special memories. They all elicit sparkling eyes, a dancing smile, and gushing exclamations. I found these pictures on my phone. They’re of magnets on the refrigerator – memories that […]
The Heart of Easter: As Seen in Psalm 119
I’m spending the year in Psalm 119. (Read more here and find tips and reading plans to do the same over the course of 1 year or 6 months.) It’s been refreshing and nourishing and, at times, surprising. For example, it’s not the chapter I would typically turn to in order to contemplate Easter. Yet […]