Conquer evil by doing good Romans 12:21
Conquer
Five Posts from Around the Web
Here are some articles and posts from around the web that have been especially insightful, encouraging, and challenging to me lately. I hope you enjoy them. Rachel Jones recounts a story from her life in Djibouti about the time a baby named God came to stay at her house. As she does, she reflects on … Continue reading Five Posts from Around the Web
We Still Haven’t Lost Our Faith
Laura sat down at Magonlia's table in her one-room home. She pulled a pregnancy test out of her backpack and told Magnolia that if she wanted, she could take the test right now. Magnolia accepted and headed for the outhouse. The woman's three-year-old daughter was enjoying a persimmon that Laura had given her, and her … Continue reading We Still Haven’t Lost Our Faith
Worries
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Luke 12:25
Those Last Few Footsteps
Our front gate sounded like it was going to collapse beneath the pounding. The dogs howled. My blood pressure spiked. Now, who could that be? I grabbed the key to the gate, slid on some shoes, and ran down our front steps. The visitor persisted in pounding. "I'm coming," I yelled. I unlocked the door … Continue reading Those Last Few Footsteps
Winter
They will persevere through the Winter
Quietly
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. Psalm 62:5
The Door
Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9
Their Cold Hands
If meteorologists ever conducted a study on the climate surrounding the enormous bazaar near our house, I wouldn't be surprised if they found that it adversely affects surrounding weather conditions. During the winter, somehow as soon as you step foot inside, the temperature drops by at least double digits. Must have something to do with … Continue reading Their Cold Hands
The Moon
Even in the most inhospitable places you can find familiar (moon) faces