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Endurance

The Hope That Does Not Disappoint

4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. (Psalm 34:4-5) "Ashamed" here means "disappointed at not finding what was hoped for". So we can read verse 5 like this: "Those who look…

Posted on August 27, 2018August 21, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

When God’s Answer Is “No”

"What if your husband never changes?" That question changed my life. About 4 years into our marriage, things looked pretty bleak. We were literally on the brink of divorce and I thought we were doomed. In my mind, I felt there were only two options: Our marriage would end, or…

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

God Is Still On The Throne

My God - the One for whom I live, the One I serve, the King of Kings - that God is still on the throne. The Bible Tells Me So The Bible, which is the authority on all things True, tells me that God is on the throne. The…

Posted on May 14, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

God’s Majesty & Our Praise

Majesty & Why It Matters "Majesty" isn't a word we use a whole lot in everyday language. What does it mean? The dictionary defines it as "greatness" or "dignity". What makes God majestic? Psalm 8 (below) tells of the dignity He has given to mankind. This revelation of His character…

Posted on May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

Hope In God’s Faithfulness Even When It Hurts

I really don't struggle to trust that God is faithful. In recent years, I've come to understand that this is a gift (the gift of faith?), and I don't take it for granted. This faith has sustained me through the most difficult circumstances, the lowest valleys, my darkest days. Even when…

Posted on May 1, 2018 by wieldtheword

Endurance

When God Has Other Plans

It wasn't my intention to lose momentum so soon after starting Wield The Word. But we never intend to lose anything, do we? God's Plans Are Not Mine Proverbs 16:9 says, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." Later in Proverbs (19:21), we are…

Posted on April 14, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

The Blinding Ugliness of My Own Sin

As a follow-up to the last post in the Endurance series, I've been feeling like I need to take the time to go down a little bit of a "rabbit trail" to focus just a little bit more on the topic of sin. More specifically, what do we do when…

Posted on March 12, 2018May 9, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

Personal Reflections on Fear & Glorifying God

Starting up this blog has taken a great deal of courage for me. Even though it's been on my heart and mind for years, I'm afraid. It is out of my comfort zone. I've resisted it for a long time because of fear. I'm afraid of myself - afraid…

Posted on March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

Faith – Warren Wiersbe

"Faith sees the invisible, chooses the imperishable, and does the impossible." - Warren Wiersbe

Posted on February 2, 2018February 11, 2018 by wieldtheword

Faith Lived Out

What It Really Looks Like To Live Out Authentic Faith

Many years ago, I was in the midst of the season of 3 kids under 4, when time alone was at a premium. I sacrificed sleep to get it. I woke up earlier and earlier each morning in an effort to get my alone time with God. It wasn't working.…

Posted on January 30, 2018October 19, 2018 by wieldtheword