HOPE

Hang Onto Possible Endings

Missing the Messiah

Yesterday the angst grew to overwhelm. Then, at just the right moment, God prompted my sister to call. She is a gift to me in so many ways. Do you have someone in your life who is for you? Who speaks truth in love, full of grace? I hope so. Listening to her counsel gave me courage to lay aside the pressure of writing daily devotions this week leading up to Christmas. Realizing that I was writing about God more than spending time with Him gave me pause, enabling me to readjust my priorities. ... continue reading...

Childlike Faith vs. Childish Faith

Jesus said if we don't receive the kingdom of God like a little child, we will never enter it. What exactly is a child-like view of God's kingdom? While I am neither a theologian nor scholar, I have worked with children for over 35 years. For what it's worth, here's my observation of child-like vs. childish faith in God and His kingdom. Children easily believe and trust those who love them. When I tell them nothing is impossible for God, they believe it. This truth finds its way to their ... continue reading...