Responding To Our Critics

Last week, I continued to read about the life of David in my very favorite chronological Bible. I’ve studied David’s life in the past and I feel like I have a pretty good grip on who he was – yet every time I read about him, I’m struck by small...

Grace For Those Who Criticize

  Since we’re talking about critics this week . . . It’s really hard to know how to handle them sometimes, isn’t it? If you’re like me, your initial instinct is to fling back with fiery arrows – but when you do, you usually end-up...
When Others Try To Steal Your Joy

When Others Try To Steal Your Joy

A few days ago, I read a passage in my super wonderful daily chronological Bible I’ve read close to a thousand times – but this time, it was different. I’m deeply entrenched in the life of David and I just finished reading 2 Samuel 6:16 – the passage...

For When God Tells You To Be Quiet

Gosh, I know. It’s been quiet around here lately because, really . . . I just feel like God has been telling me to be still and be quiet. In this loud world of social media, being still and quiet isn’t always valued.  In fact, I once thought those who...