Why God makes us uncomfortable
The word ‘uncomfortable’ is a Big Time understatement when you consider the people of Israel who were slaves under Pharaoh. Now think about those times you’ve truly been stretched, stressed or strained. While many psalms sing the praises of an ever-present, always-loving God, there are also psalms that wonder…
Focus on the future, not the troubles today
Stuck. Stymied. Stilted. Sour. These are not words we welcome in our lives, yet we find moments, days, weeks or even seasons where we grapple with difficulties, unfairness, jealousy, envy, family strife, health issues, and the like. These situations are not ours alone; we find these painful dynamics in…