Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Tomorrow is the first day of Lent. What’s a Baptist girl doing marking Lent? After all, we are all about grace and not about works. Well, until the Pastor announces from the pulpit that there is a shortage of workers in the nursery and the service will not proceed… Read More
Withdrawals
I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8 NIV) I figured out I can measure how addicted I am to something by the steps I take before starting abstinence from that thing. Like an alcoholic who deliberately goes on a three day binge before he is scheduled to go to rehab, I… Read More
Not About My Sacrifice
Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord. Many are asking, “Who can show us any good?” Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. Psalm 4:5-6 (NIV) While I was raised and still am a Baptist and Baptists don’t generally practice Lent, for the last few years, I have found it a good way to prepare… Read More