Powering (drudging) through a hefty work of translation in Romans 7 today, I was reminded of this great battle we are all in. It is such an encouraging, open confession that Paul pours out over this church in Rome, most of whom he has never met face to face. But he is so convinced of […]
snippets of study
I’ve been studying through Romans for the past few weeks, revisiting the ebb and flow of Paul’s great words of the gospel that has changed everything. Today was chapter 6. The movement of God’s work was the imagery I couldn’t let go of, so I wanted to let others in to see it. So here are a few […]
vulnerability
I wrote this earlier this spring, in my personal devotion time. The story at the onset of John 8 has been in my mind this week, so I read it this morning and decided to look up where I had studied and journaled on it. Just knew I needed to share it. Thanks for reading! […]
when the enemy doesn’t seem disarmed.
There is this verse that I quote a lot. Colossians 2.15: “He [Jesus] disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them by it [the cross]. ” I quoted it last night for a friend. Texted it to her as soon as it came to mind. Claimed it over her […]
home.
I’ve been at home for two weeks now. The last place I ever thought I’d return to after a full year away again, post-2012’s home stay. I had everything all planned out…again. Funny how “all planned out” very, very rarely ever turns out the way “we plan.” But not only are God’s plans different and higher than […]
when adversity arises
Doesn’t it always seem to be the case that when the work finally gets going and the sovereign hand of God finally gets moving–to our tiny and doubtful perspectives, at least–that then comes the opposition. then comes the enemies. then comes the road blocks that make you question absolutely every single move and decision you are trying to […]