Coming to God is to begin a journey towards hunger and thirst. To pursue Him is to be constantly in want even as we feast with Him. He is the Ever Elusive One; the God who’s self-giving both fills and instills a craving—a longing for more (Psa. 42:1-2). In that …
I heard a popular preacher teaching that certain songs were appropriate for worship and certain songs were not. I agreed in theory, but I could not agree with the songs he chose to exclude. He regarded songs such as “Soon and Very Soon”, or, “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”, or “Kum …
I remember being so much younger and singing with vigor the children’s song “He’s God the Whole World In His Hands.” I was convinced that it was true and believed in a big God who knew all and was powerful enough to take care of me come what may. I …
Occasionally, I find myself brimming with the vigor of self-confidence, steeped in pride, and charged with my own self-import. I may even come to believing that I am strong enough to survive as life challenges the security of my faith. I am prone to trust, quite simply — me. With …