The Priceless Journey Blog
The Christian Life isn’t a Competition
I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error]. (2 Timothy 4:7, AMP) Reflecting back on the Olympics, I see a team spirit and oneness of those who competed. How many times did you see teammates cheering on the […]
You are More than Capable
Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20, AMP) At the playground with my boys, I notice some disapproving moms […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with […]
Motherhood Can Get Gooey at Times
Anyone, then who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. (James 4:17) So it finally happened. That moment with play-doh that you dread and hope never comes! My three and a half year old decided to stick some red play-doh up his nose. He was not happy with the outcome. […]
The Monster of Success
Oh, how I prospered! I left all my predecessors in Jerusalem far behind, left them behind in the dust. What’s more, I kept a clear head through it all. Everything I wanted I took—I never said no to myself. I gave in to every impulse, held back nothing. I sucked the marrow of pleasure out […]