In the Grip of a Great Happiness
How audacious to claim, “I have life without lack because the Lord is my shepherd.” That’s the point of Psalm 23 according to Dallas Willard…
Tag: Image of God
Is God a “She”?
Recently, a friend secretly prayed to God as his Mother. “My church wouldn’t understand,” he lamented. What do you think? Is it important to view…
Ouch! She Hit a Nerve!
The nurse hit a nerve in my hand! I screamed in pain and now my hand is withered. Will I view God by my bad circumstances or my circumstances by God's love? I went to the cross of Christ.
With a Broken Foot I Jumped into Jesus’ Arms
As a girl I dreamed of being in ministry for Jesus with my husband one day. I had really admired the pastor and his wife…
Dance with the Trinity!
Sometimes the Christian life feels like a “dogged, religious plod” rather than a “living, spirited dance!” (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2, MSG). What’s gone wrong? Dallas Willard…
Is God Really Good and Loving?
I thought I really trusted God’s goodness and love. I could tell you God was loving and good, I could even teach a Bible study…
My Wild Ride On a Water Slide!
Much of my life I (Kristi) have struggled to Trust God fully. I’d read verses like Psalm 91:10, “No harm will befall you” and I’d think…
Pictures for Healing our Image of God
Your image of God is the most important aspect of your psychological makeup. Probably, like most people, you’ve picked up some damaging distortions in your…
Smile, Play, and Laugh with Jesus!
We developed this Scripture meditation for our Soul Care Groups.
Renew Your Image of God
What a joy it is when we truly know how greatly we are loved by God! But perhaps like many Christians I talk with you…