I’ve written over the past few weeks about God with us and in us. I’ve never spoken to a group of women for whom the idea of intimacy with God, that kind of closeness, wasn’t scary for some, if not most. So today we’re talking about one last promise. I’ve betrayed my English Major roots and themed…
God is WITH ME. I’m hanging on tight to that promise. HE IS WITH US. That’s good news, but it isn’t the end of the story. In this season I feel God inviting me deeper. When I searched the Bible and pulled a long list of God’s WITH US promises, I saw that they are…
God is WITH us. This is gospel, this is good news. We invite people to become Christians. And we’ve hopefully responded to that invitation ourselves. But do we live the truth that believing Jesus is just the beginning? Trusting Christ opens the door to a life WITH Jesus. John says, “THIS Is eternal life, that they…
I’ve rarely prayed in a group where SOMEONE hasn’t asked God to “be with us”, I’ve prayed it myself. And it can’t be wrong, since Paul prays it: Now the God of peace be with you all. (Rom15:33, also 16:20, 24, end of many of his letters) But I try to catch myself, I try…
A Letter to My Future Self is by far my most popular post so far this year, and I so appreciate the sweet responses I’ve gotten, as well as the wonderful conversations this sparked in real life. A few folks asked me for a printable version. Maybe they were joking, or just being sweet, but…
I just finished listening to a podcast series celebrating women and it really bothered me. AT the end of every episode, every week: Unrest. I love the podcast, I love women, I love celebrating women, and I personally celebrate a few of the women being interviewed, so what is my problem? I’ve been working on…
SUMMER! The season for fun in the sun, rest and relaxation, joy and refreshment. The season when kids are home. All day long. Family vacations. Extra time with extended family. Lots of togetherness. Not a lot of routine. I want summer to last forever. On the other hand, I’m kind of worn out from all…
I’ve been thinking about idols lately. Last week I prayed Psalm 115. It starts off so lovely, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth….” But verse 3 takes a turn, announcing “Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever…
When I was in the 6th grade I got made fun of for my clothes. I was smart and shy and I had Wal-Mart brand shoes. Stacy Edwards came back from the bathroom one day and told everyone I was a loud pee-er. To this day, when I use public restrooms, I try to…
Truth
Renee Davis Meyer 