God used Hosea to not only demonstrate a message of betrayal, heart-ache, judgment, and consequence, but also the hope of reconciliation that happens with repentance. And therein lies the reckless nature of our God's faithful love.

Are you more drawn to a change of scenery or the comfort of the familiar? It’s the same table. And yet no interaction with the living God leaves you feeling the same.

Serving as God has called us to serve can feel like a thankless job.

Obeying when we don’t know the outcome, when we haven’t been shown “the goods,” requires a trust that delights God’s heart.

Even though he’s powerless, he loves to watch us react to his threats.

Grow your roots deep in God’s Word so you can face valiantly the storms of life.

Sometimes it takes too much effort to surround my heart with a focus on God’s saving grace.

Maybe he has to make us feel his absence in order for us to really appreciate his presence.

[T]o be transformed into the vessel God wants us to become, we need exposure to the Son.

I have a tendency to take on the pains and struggles of others, as well as carrying my own, until I feel myself starting to crack.

When hard times happened, they focused on asking for boldness to proclaim the Word of God.

I used to dread one particular family gathering at Christmas.

“I’ve been thankful all my life that my parents taught me there’s a God who sees me.”

Does anyone memorize what Boaz said to Ruth when he first met her?

When I was a new mother, there were times when my young daughter’s determination to “help” with whatever I was doing frustrated me.

My friend was in prison. She could not enjoy the freshness of the outdoor air or run to the store for something she needed. She could not go on outings with friends or play with her grandchildren.