Editor’s Note: This post was written by Joy Mosbarger, not Gem Fadling as previously posted. During my college and young adult years, there were numerous authors and speakers who had a significant impact on my life. One whose influence was most noteworthy was Elisabeth Elliot. A few weeks ago, on June 15, 2015, Elisabeth Elliot […]
Passionately Pursuing God
Knowing God: The Ways of the Lord
Taken by Surprise Some time ago I read a newspaper article about a couple who had been married for over fifty years. The husband made a remark that has always stuck with me. He said that after so many years, he knew his wife extremely well, but that every once in a while she did […]
Costly Intimacy
Most of us desire intimacy in our relationships, whether relationships with spouses or friends or God. But when it gets right down to it, are we willing to pay the price for greater intimacy? Too often we want the rewards of intimacy without being willing to go through the often arduous process it takes to […]
Keeping Vigil
Several years ago, a friend of mine became very ill. Her family was unable to come and be with her, so her boss made a commitment to remain by her side during her last days, which were spent in the hospital. Her boss faithfully watched over her, making sure she had everything she needed and […]
Intimacy with God Spills to Others
Moses is one of my favorite characters in the Old Testament.? He steps into his leadership role at a rather advanced age and does so with great reluctance.? Yet, despite his reticence, he enters into his responsibilities to both Israel and the Lord with his whole heart. Along the way, his leadership is marked […]
