Enjoy the Gift, Trust the Giver

By His Word “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” —1 Timothy 6:17, ESV Some people imagine that following Jesus means putting away everything that makes lifeContinue reading “Enjoy the Gift, Trust the Giver”

Resting in the Generous Heart of God

As the Day Ends “Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.” — Psalm 107:43 As the evening settles around us, Psalm 107 reminds us that wise people learn to notice the lovingkindness of God hidden within ordinary life. We often acknowledge that God possesses infiniteContinue reading “Resting in the Generous Heart of God”

Open Hands at Dawn

As the Day Begins “Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things!” (Psalm 72:18). The psalmist’s doxology rises like the first light of morning, steady and confident. The Hebrew word for “wondrous things” is nifla’ot, works that are extraordinary, set apart, beyond human capacity. David reminds us that ourContinue reading “Open Hands at Dawn”