Tag: lean

How Jesus is Our Sam

At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished,… Read More

Why Should I Share in Prayer, When the Outcome Won’t Change?

So last week I talked about how I realized that I am a double agent. I outlined 3 steps of how I eased into this role. Now it’s time to begin digging out. Today, let’s talk about prayer…. Read More

How Jesus is Our Sam

At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished,… Read More

Look, Mom!

Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. – Deuteronomy 13:4 When I was growing up, it was the height of pride if you could… Read More

When Rocks … Aren’t

For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God… – Psalm 18:31 Have you ever seen those older movies and tv shows where the rocks are actually styrofoam? They look like a… Read More

When Illness Raises Your Pressures

We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters,about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through… Read More