Yesterday, we learned from Psalm 106:1, that we can give thanks to the Lord because he's good. Today, a look at Psalm 107 will remind us of some specific ways he's been good to us. All of us. Psalm 107:19-22 says: "Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them ...
Faith
Give thanks because God’s Good
The Bible tells us to give thanks in all circumstances, but how can we do that? I can hear my Kenyan pastor saying, "God is good?" He always left the question hanging in the air, waiting for the response he knew he'd receive. "All the time," the church responded. "All the time?" he asked. "God is good." That truth is central to the very idea of ...
30 Days of Thanksgiving
Happy November, everybody! I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. The past several months have been nothing but a blur, but God has been faithful and good throughout. I didn't participate in Write 31 Days this year so I am planning on posting every day this month. Some days, my posts may be nothing more than a scripture about giving thanks; other days, ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday: Praying for Peace
As we were driving through the Kenyan countryside a few weeks ago, one of the young women traveling with us asked how old I was when I first came to Kenya. I thought for a moment and said, "I turned 22 in Kenya." She said, "So, you were my age." Oh. In that instant I felt two things: old and in awe. I honestly didn't realize how young I was when I set off to ...