I thrive on planning ahead and being in control. While typically these character traits serve me well, devastation results when plans unravel and life spins out of control. In those moments, there’s only one thing to do: hold on and follow the One who saves. I’ve always known God’s presence and been His Follower. But …
“He is Risen Indeed” is our response Easter morning to the proclamation “He is Risen!” I’ve often wondered why we have a response on Easter versus Christmas when we just say “Merry Christmas”. I’m not sure of the exact reason, but for me it prompts deeper thought. It helps me internalize the significance of the …
I never enjoyed connecting the dots…until recently. Instead of relishing the process of connecting each dot with my pencil or crayon, I would eagerly try to guess the picture. The same is true today. Often I miss the magic of my moments, impatient for the bigger picture of life. This causes me to miss God’s …
I know how to pray. At least I think I do. I pray to honor, thank, praise and ask God for what I think is needed. But how often do I pause and listen to His response? Another element to being His Follower is listening. L=Listen. I confess sometimes instead of being an intimate time …
Following Jesus is not possible without love. Continuing our Lenten exploration of being Jesus’ Followers, it struck me how love is the very essence of following. L=Love. I follow because of my faith. My faith is built upon the ultimate example of love in John 3:16: 16 For God so loved the world that he …