I’ve been struggling to be still the past few days—maybe weeks. Not still as in a physical position, but still in a spiritual condition. One of the characteristics of addiction is restlessness. When things get uncomfortable or uncertain, the addict’s natural response is to change scenery physically. I’ve realized lately that can also be trueContinue reading “Learning to Be Still as a Recovering Addict Amid the Holiday Season”
Advent: A Worshipful Season of Longing and Waiting
During this Advent season, I’ve been working through the different themes of Advent worship. Love, joy, hope, and peace are things we have in Christ. He is the source of experiencing those live-giving gifts. The ever-present Holy Spirit works in us to develop each of these vital elements in our lives. Our response? Worship. It’sContinue reading “Advent: A Worshipful Season of Longing and Waiting”
5 Suggestions for Reading Scripture More Intently and with Greater Intentionality in 2023
You are likely finishing up your Bible reading for the year or thinking about what your Bible reading plan might look like in the coming new year. Yes, people—it’s fixin’ to be 2023 in a few short weeks. I’ve been thinking about a Bible reading plan for next year, too. The problem with most ofContinue reading “5 Suggestions for Reading Scripture More Intently and with Greater Intentionality in 2023”
