20 Bible Verses About Comfort in Affliction
As believers living on the resurrection side of the cross, we read the gospel accounts knowing the story has layers. When Jesus hung on the cross, enduring all its mockery, scorn, and shame, it appeared that evil had triumphed. But in the most stunning reversal of all time, Jesus defeated death and lives forevermore. What […]
20 Bible Verses About the Holy Spirit’s Work in You
One reason we may overlook the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives is that we cannot see him. We understand something of the Father’s love and the Son’s saving work, but the Spirit’s sanctifying, empowering, and instructing ministry can seem more mysterious. We know he’s at work, but we may not always recognize what he’s […]
20 Bible Verses About Hearing God’s Voice
Have you ever been in a crowded, noisy room and heard your name called out? For years, my husband and I have watched our daughter play in volleyball tournaments that fill entire convention centers. There are thousands of girls and thousands of moms in there, and yet, my ears can pick out my daughter’s voice […]
20 Bible Verses About Faithfulness in Your Work
In the beginning, before sin and the fall, Adam had a job. He was told to work and keep the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:15). Before sin entered the picture, his work was without sweat, toil, or hardship. It’s hard to imagine a perfectly satisfying, soul-fulfilling, and struggle-free work environment, but that’s exactly what Adam […]
The One Thing Necessary: The Pursuit of Holy Leisure
What if time with God became something you enjoyed rather than a spiritual duty? Read an excerpt from my recent talk, then listen to the full message below. For years, I knew there was more to the Christian life than what I was experiencing. I grew up in the church, fell in love with Jesus […]
20 Bible Verses About Praying With Confidence
Despite our parents’ good intentions to bless us as kids, most of us probably knew there was a right and wrong time to ask Mom and Dad for that new pair of skates. We scanned for clues to determine when we’d be more likely to receive a “yes.” Were they in a good mood? Did […]
A Diamond is Forever, but God is Faithful to a Thousand Generations
When our son, Cole, was younger, he often told us that if he ever got a girlfriend, he would jump off a cliff. In his little-boy mind, romance was worse than death. His declaration always got a laugh, but we assured him that someday he’d feel differently. Despite his resistance, we prayed that the Lord […]
20 Bible Verses About Resting in the Lord
Have you ever marveled at how much work is involved in taking a day off, or the mountain of laundry you must do to pack for a vacation? Rest and relaxation are in the forecast, but getting there requires a surprising level of dedicated work. We work in order to rest all the time, and […]
20 Bible Verses About God’s Calling
Adapted from my book, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure, pages 83- 84 (Christian Focus, 2026) Have you ever heard someone refer to their work or their role as their calling? We often recognize calling in someone else’s life but hesitate to claim it for ourselves. It may seem too grand for the quiet, everyday work […]
Beautiful Writing and the Pull Toward God
When was the last time something beautiful stopped you in your tracks and forced you to take notice? Was it the way the waves foam on the beach, the intricate brushstrokes of a painting, or the speckled eggs in a robin’s nest? We “ooh!” and “ahh!” and after a moment or two, we move on. […]