Tag Archives: God

Occasional God

But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!”Psalm 31:14 (NLT) I’ve known several teens who like to play a game I call “The Occasional Boyfriend” (or girlfriend as the case may be). Here’s what that looks like. They find a person whom they know is attracted to them and they flirtContinueContinue reading “Occasional God”

Hot Potato

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you.Psalm 9:10 (NLT) When I was a kid, we used to play a game at recess called “Hot Potato.” Maybe you’ve heard of it? If not, here’s what it’s all about. You have an object, likeContinueContinue reading “Hot Potato”

Instruction-Giver

Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. Proverbs 16:20 (NLT) Have you ever tried to assemble something that came with horrible instructions? Yeah. It is a royal pain. The layout doesn’t make sense and the screws they send with it never seem to fit any of theContinueContinue reading “Instruction-Giver”

Fortress for the Weak

O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.Psalm 62:8 (NLT) Perhaps you and I have a shared memory. No, it’s not that we did it together. But we did the same thing at the same point in life. I remember it vividly. WhenContinueContinue reading “Fortress for the Weak”

Don’t Be an Idiot

This is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NLT) I used to watch a TV show called The Office. For those who have never seen it, here’s a brief description. The Office was a sit-com which was shot asContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be an Idiot”

Weariness

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28 (NLT) A few years ago, I was battling an unknown medical condition which affected my gut for many months. The unfortunate reality was that I could maintain focus and have limited issuesContinueContinue reading “Weariness”