Monthly Archives: August 2022

(This blog was first published in 2020, and will be part of my next book project, about the metaphor of servanthood and the actual roles of servants throughout the Bible. Intercession is one of those roles. Jesus said that the greatest among us are those who serve, and I believe we should take this seriouslyContinue reading “Servants as Intercessors”

If you have ever suffered with depression, and most of us have, you might find this reflection on Psalm 102 enlightening. I came to Psalm 102 recently in my daily readings. It is a psalm of lament in which the unidentified psalmist lists an array of physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual complaints. With many yearsContinue reading “A Portrait of Depression and Recovery”

Originally posted on Ruth E. Stitt:
I’ve been reading about the kings of Israel and Judah, and this morning came across a story about King Ahab, the king of Israel, when threatened by one of his enemies, Ben-hadad: “A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won.”*…

Sometimes we find ourselves sojourners in a location or circumstance that is not our ideal, happy place. Maybe we’re undergoing a job transition, adjusting to a new marriage, grieving a divorce, or have lost someone we love. These can be times of testing and loss. We may find our trust in God weakening and wonderContinue reading “Bloom Where Planted”