We live in a culture of hurry, driving us to brighter and better and more, as if we don’t already have what we need. What does it look like for us to wait on the Lord?
Son of God, Love’s Pure Light
By Renee Meyer We began our Advent journey at Lincoln Berean with the question "What if this Christmas were different?" We were invited to have a Hope-Filled Christmas by replacing Busy. Stressed. Consumerism. Exhaustion. with a Christmas full of Worship. Generosity. Presence. Love. And most of us are having a very different Christmas: A holiday …
What does Love Celebrate?
By Renee Meyer I love words. I decorate with words, I figure out what’s going on in my head by writing words, and I communicate with others via spoken or texted words. Words matter, to me, and words matter. Period. So I hate it when words become co-opted and diluted. The word LOVE in the …
Fruit of the Spirit: GENTLENESS
Shortly after meeting Jesus as a college student, I learned that Christian women were expected, above all, to be gentle. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and …
Desperate for God
In Selah this Winter/Spring, we did a Bible study called Honest to God: Learning from the Psalms. The Psalms are my FAVORITE. I love the examples of prayer and praise, and seeing all the different ways the Psalms express the heart of God's people. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O …
How to THRIVE When We Feel Shriveled Up and Dry
SUMMER! The season for fun in the sun, rest and relaxation, joy and refreshment. The season when kids are home. All day long. Family vacations. Extra time with extended family. Lots of togetherness. Not a lot of routine. I want summer to last forever. On the other hand, I'm kind of worn out from all …
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5 Ways to THRIVE This Summer
My dream for summer is sunshine, rest, and lazy days (or at least a more relaxed schedule). I crave extra time to connect with family and friends and neighbors, to travel, to invest in the things that matter to me most. Glory! But too often my summer dreams fall short of reality. Faced with more …
