"No" is a small word that has a way of filling our vision until we can see nothing else. But when we study the Bible, we find that “no” is rarely the end of the story.
Tag: trust
When Waiting Seems Unbearable
We must wait, or give up on what we're waiting for. But how do we keep waiting when waiting seems hopeless?
Scavenger Hunting for God’s Will
When we realize God is calling to us through our quandaries, we realize we're not alone in them. In the midst of overwhelming uncertainty, we can be sure of—and draw strength from—three things.
When God’s Timing Seems Terrible
In the face of loss, where and how can we find the providence of a loving, sovereign God?
A Love That’s Easily Pleased
When we truly, deeply love someone, we’re easily pleased with their gifts. They could give us a rock and we’d treasure it—because it’s from them. If their heart’s in it, our heart responds. I wondered: How pleased am I with what God gives me? What does that say about our relationship? And how does He respond to what I offer Him?
When Obedience Comes First
Sometimes action has to precede emotion. Sometimes we have to trust the power of obedience to shape us, instead of trying to get ourselves in shape to obey.
Finding God When Things Look Bleak
We may not always be sure what to make of what God sends us. But we can always trust and know the One who sends it.
What It Takes to ‘Taste and See’
A life following Jesus isn't an easy life. But it's the best possible life we could ever live. And it takes us to the best place we could ever be: the heart of God, the very definition of goodness. You’d think we’d rush to taste that goodness. What kind of healthy human doesn’t want to experience inner peace, to be truly and faithfully loved, to live with a sense that they and their lives matter? Yet we hold back....afraid the sweetness holds poison. Convinced the fruit we’ve been told is scrumptious will turn out sour or bland. Suspicious that the goodness is all taste and no nourishment for our famished souls.
Only Goodness and Mercy
Yes, trouble may chase us. Pain may nag us. Sorrow might ambush us again and again. Guilt and shame may nip at our heels. But the only things that can keep up with us, day in and day out, all the days of our lives, are the goodness and faithful love of God. And like the Good Shepherd He is, He will send them after us relentlessly. No, scratch that – He’ll come after us Himself, bringing them with Him. Because that’s who He is.
God’s Belongings
What does a life owned by God look like?
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