God

The Road Not Wanted

/ Carrie Muller / 1 Comment

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In high school I had an English teacher that introduced me to the poetry of Robert Frost. I was not interested in poetry at the time but felt an immediate draw to his work, particularly his “The Road Not Taken” poem. As an idealistic teen (is there any other kind?) this image of going my own way and not being fettered by the hang-ups and expectations of the world around me appealed to me on every level. In many ways this poem felt like an anthem. I would “take the road less traveled by” as I moved forward in life and that would “make all the difference.” Continue reading →

What is your mental image of God?

/ Carrie Muller / 1 Comment

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A. W. Tozer once wrote “What comes into the mind when we think of God is the most important thing about us. We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.” You may or may not agree with this being the most important thing (C.S. Lewis voiced strong dissent) but either way, what we believe about God plays a major role in how we experience him, especially when it comes to our sin. Continue reading →

God said “all things,” didn’t he?

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Have you ever had a bad experiences ruin a trip? It is amazing how a well-placed engine repair or illness can seem to ruin an entire experience. The trips I have taken where trouble raised its ugly head have, too often, colored my perception of all subsequent events. I have had vacations where I have been exposed to some amazing sights, but the tire that blew out on the drive there left me too grouchy to enjoy them. I have had vacations with wonderful opportunities to enjoy my family but not getting my way on some trivial issue has left me too angry to engage with them. Continue reading →