I confess: the Bible used to sometimes bore me or make no sense or seem antiquated. I secretly thought the Bible couldn’t address the problems I was facing. Until . . . I took a class called Hermeneutics (her-meh-new-tiks) at Dallas Theological Seminary. The class taught us a few key principles for reading Scripture. When […]
Author: Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Even though we sometimes doubt God’s
Even though we sometimes doubt God’s nearness, we must seek God with all our heart . . . especially when it has been broken into a million pieces.
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Spicing Up Your Summer: Fabulous Family Vacations
I love photo apps that bring to our fingertips our wondrous world! Pristine blue waters, towering snow-covered mountains, bursts of sun breaking through mountain tops, or the glow reflected off a glassy lake at sunset. But why just look at photos when, instead, you could make a big splash with your family this summer by […]
Even in suffering there is hope
Even in suffering, there is hope if we choose to depend on Christ and place our lives in His sovereign care. But we cannot do it alone; we must support one another.
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A Checklist for Living Well
There’s a great NPR podcast titled How I Built This. I love it! It’s about people who have created, invented, or started movements that have become highly successful. I’ve listened to interviews with the founders of Whole Foods, Spanx (Every woman say AMEN!), Lyft, Crate and Barrel, and Kate Spade, to name a few. Every […]
During Time of Suffering
During times of suffering, we are on the front row of watching God work. His ways are unlimited, incredible, beyond description.
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How to Stop Your World from Spinning out of Control
Sabbatical. It sounded so holy . . . but it was beyond essential. This past winter, more than a few folks “strongly suggested” I take some time off work to rest, refresh . . . and breathe. I have been at my current job for 10 years but can count on one hand the number […]
Either we choose to live in bondage
Either we choose to live in bondage, using every ounce of energy to force down the worry, despair, shame, fear, or denial. Or we choose to allow our displaced grief to surface, so we might deal with it bit by bit.
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Strategic Warfare: How to Thrive on the Battleground
Okay, it’s not a secret in my house, so I might as well share it with you: I hate almost all bugs. God has a purpose for all living things . . . I know that. However, I find it quite rude when vermin sneak around my house, bite or sting at will, and then […]
It’s time to make the decision to talk with the Lord
It’s time to make the decision to talk with the Lord today—to thank Him for the hard times because they have caused you to plunge into His sovereign care.
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An Agent of Change in a Suffering World
Ten minutes and her life was forever changed. It was a beautiful morning as my friend headed out the door for work. She called her husband to wish him a good day as she walked to her car. During the phone call, she heard a sound behind her and looked to see what it was. […]
It’s time to open your arms
It’s time to open your arms and welcome those in need—grace will always draw people to Christ.
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