(formerly One Crazy Kat)
My Savior and Redeemer, I thank you for the rainbow that reminds me that You are God, the creator of all things, that You alone define what is good, that You always keep Your promises, and that Your judgment is righteous. At the end of the World's public and officially sanctioned celebration of what You …
When I was younger my family was part of a small town Southern Baptist church in the Midwest. It was a typical Baptist church of the 80s already flirting with liberalism and not very strong on apologetics. But it did have a great music minister. Mr. Rankin. Every time I stand up to sing during …
Though our iniquities testify against us, LORD, act for your name's sake. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against you. Hope of Israel, its Savior in time of distress, why are you like a resident alien in the land, like a traveler stopping only for the night? Why are you like a helpless …
Why Do the Wicked Prosper and the Righteous Suffer? You will be righteous, LORD, even if I bring a case against you. Yet, I wish to contend with you: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the treacherous live at ease? You planted them, and they have taken root. They have …
Continue reading "The Cry Echoing Through Time: Jeremiah Contends with God"
I know, LORD, that a person's way of life is not his own; no one who walks determines his own steps. Discipline me, LORD, but with justice -- not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. Pour out your wrath on the nations that don't recognize you and on the families that …
Continue reading "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved"
I said, "Oh no, Lord GOD, you have certainly deceived this people and Jerusalem, by announcing, 'You will have peace,' while a sword is at our throats."Jeremiah 4:10 Chapter 4 begins with God urging his people to return to him or face utter disaster so complete the kings and leaders will be taken by surprise. …
The first prayer in Jeremiah is short and to the point: But I protested, "Oh no, Lord GOD! Look, I don't know how to speak since I am only a youth."Jeremiah 1:6 But this declaration does not really make sense out of context. Of course Jeremiah can speak. Let's go back a little: The word …
This crying out to the LORD takes up the whole chapter. It is a beautiful cry of bitterness and brokenness followed by God's gracious healing followed by poetic gratefulness. The story of Hezekiah is referenced in several different places in the Bible. He was one of the few faithful and obedient Kings of Israel. I …
What is my FIRST identity? At about the 3 hour mark into the television mini-series Shogun, Mariko explains to Blackthorne her identity as a Christian in Japan: Mariko: We find ourselves quite civilized, Anjin-san. You must remember, our culture is a thousand years old. We are ancient people. Our Emperor is 107th of his unbroken …
Continue reading "Are You an Image-Bearer or are You Trapped in Worldly Futility?"
We are being bombarded on all sides with seemingly conflicting truths. This year Covid-19 and the election have provided plenty of fodder for all forms of media to try to convince us to believe one thing or another. What is an ordinary gal supposed to think? I am sure most of my brothers and sisters …
Gloriously Broken 