Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand…Ephesians 6: 13, 14 NIV. Yesterday, I went out to lay by the pool—only, I broke myself instead. I thought (for a slice of … Continue reading Stand, by Beth Duewel
Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshipping him with holy fear and awe. (Hebrews 12:28 NLT). Three weeks ago, my husband and I were up before light cracked to catch a plane to our favorite sea surrounding the Island of Saint John. We went … Continue reading Unshakable, by Beth Duewel
“But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13 MSG). My Mama used to say, “God is good.” Every question, a ton of stress, strife, and … Continue reading Extravagant, by Beth Duewel
But we must train our hearts to see in the dark. Over and over Scripture points to the goodness of God, and the best way to see God’s good in this season is to learn from Job, I think. His misery and triumph remind us: we have legitimate reasons to expect joy today.
As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me,” and he got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 CSB It was a complicated week of cramming—rushing, overdoing. Exactly why, when I picked up the magazine called Real Simple, I felt energized. … Continue reading Follow, by Beth Duewel