Confess the good
We're made for thanksgiving! God's goodness, His character compels it. But as I looked into Psalm 136:1, I was a little lost at first. The words wouldn't come. See, I'm trying to find my song again, after being silent for a while. So, I went back to the interlinear Bible that I ...
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Day 3 #CuratingtheGood — God is Good.
You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes (Psalm 119:68, ESV).
What is good to you? Maybe, it's the first sip of coffee, on a crisp fall morning. Maybe good is kissing chubby baby toes and hearing baby belly laughs. Maybe good is calling a dear friend, who leans right into your terrible, ...
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Day 2 #CuratingtheGood — Sunday Soundtrack, Week 1
One of my favorite things about my Write 31 Days series last year was the Sunday Soundtrack every week. Music is powerful. Scripture says the Lord inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). When we confess our faith, we glorify God by speaking the truth about His goodness. Y'all, there is ...
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Day 1 #CuratetheGood — What is Good?
What is Good?
Good Morning. Good Evening. Good luck. It was a good game. I had a good run. She is a good girl...we use this word all the time...but, what is good?
As an English major and writer, I have to say that we often misuse the word "good." We use it as an adverb rather than as an ...
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God’s Gift of Peace
Whoever listens to Me will dwell secure
and will be at ease, without dread of disaster
Proverbs 1:33, ESV
God's Gift of Peace
God's gift of peace is free, but sometimes we struggle to feel it. Some days, I wonder about this peace of mine—where did it go? Did it get stuck under my pillow when I ...
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Knowledge of the Lord
Knowledge of the Lord
Knowledge of the Lord is a frequent topic in Scripture. To be clear, knowledge is "information gained through experience, reasoning, or acquaintance." On the other hand, Wisdom is "the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting." Read more the differences ...
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