…by His hand the Lords pleasure will be accomplished. He will see it out of His anguish and be satisfied… Isaiah 53:10-11 I’m struck by two dueling words in that sentence: anguish and satisfied. They aren’t usually bumped up that close together. Not in my life […]
Read MoreSeven: When Jesus Isn’t Impressive Enough
Disclaimer: I don’t want to pick a fight. I really do not. But I also really want to say what I’m about to say, so I’m begging for grace here. Isaiah 53 is a startling, beautiful eight-centuries-early description of the life and death of Jesus. Here’s the […]
Read MoreSeven: Daring to Feel Again
Still stuck in Isaiah 58 and the very first verse is shouting my name today in a not entirely pleasant way. Cry out loudly, don’t hold back! Raise your voice like a trumpet. Isaiah goes on to implore us to weep and wail because those with whom […]
Read MoreSeven: Uncovered
Ready for some gut-level honesty? Here goes… Yesterday, I woke up and did an interview for Moody radio about my book, Ruthless. The amazing host asked me about the importance of sticking to wedding vows, even when it’s difficult. I agreed and expressed my gratitude for this […]
Read MoreSeven: The Fast That Sets Us Free
I am a rule-follower. It’s in my genetic makeup to avoid getting in trouble at any cost. In addition to being a rule follower, I like to look good in front of people. Maybe that runs through our collective DNA to some degree, but I have run headlong into […]
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