One of my favorite passages in the Bible is the encounter that Jesus has with the Samaritan Woman at the well in John, chapter 4. There are so many reasons why I love this passage. The crux being the interaction between Jesus and the Woman, however there are many little tasty, little nuggets in the chapter, aside from that. I believe it acts as a microcosm of Jesus’ mission and ministry and as a result, it should inform how we approach our lives as it pertains to ministry.
Who remembers that old song, "Anything you can do (I Can Do Better?)" If you don't, its basically about two people trying to outdo one another. I think sometimes in moments of pure and unadulterated stupidity, we sing it to God. But then God, in His infinitely tender mercy, sings it back to us. Not in the voice of a petulant child, but with the voice of a loving Father who's desire is for His children to have everything He intends for them to have.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16a) Those are the exact words I said to my 8-month-old yesterday when I was preparing to feed him. I sat the spoon and the food down on the tray and he proceeded to pick up the tub of pureed veggies and … Continue reading Dude, You’ve Got to Open It First
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 John 2:1) "Jesus Christ, if that's who you believe in, Jesus Christ, admittedly was not perfect when he was here on this earth." This ridiculously … Continue reading In Case of Emergency, Break Glass
O magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together. Psalms 34:3 I've been pondering lately on what it means to "Magnify the Lord." He is most certainly and without doubt worthy to be magnified and exalted. To be praised and glorified. But how do we magnify God? The obvious answer is … Continue reading O Magnify the Lord
I know you're just itching to know what word I picked for this year. For those of you who are like, whaaat? Its grown in popularity over the years for people to pick a word -- or words. Words that speak to them. Words that they want to see develop in their life over the … Continue reading A Year for a Suddenly
When I was a little kid I was as timid and shy as they come. When I was introduced to new people I was the one who would literally hide behind my mother's skirt, hiding my face. Of course, I was never in any actual danger but my little brain certainly thought I was! That … Continue reading Know Your Place
The other day I went to the doctor for an ultrasound for our newest little guy who will be joining our family in October. I lay on the bed as the ultrasound tech slid the wand cross my belly, where he is safely ensconced, watching the images move across the screen. As they scanned for … Continue reading Just Like Daddy
"Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth."Colossians 3:2 Have you ever noticed that when you really gaze at something or someone, whatever is around that particular object loses clarity but what you have fixed your eyes on becomes perfectly focused? Our spiritual lives are like that. It … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes
For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?1 Samuel 17:26 NKJV As I was praying in the Spirit a while back, I saw a little snapshot in my mind. In the image I saw David from behind from the shoulders down. In his hand was his sling … Continue reading Christ, the Rock
Things Pondered 