Author Archives: LJones

The Feast My father used to tell me we don’t know where we are going until we know where we’ve been.  In the same way, when we figure out where we are going, it is easier to decide how we … Continue reading →

There are those who wonder why God has chosen to make us wait so long for His Son’s return.  The apostle Peter tells us, “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.  He is patient … Continue reading →

The Time of Preparation Planning a wedding is an exciting process filled with expectations and anxieties.  Most couples use this season of preparation to work out the details of their wedding ceremony and the realities of life together.  It is … Continue reading →

I fear we are often so worried about preserving the purity of Christ’s Bride we lose sight of her joy.  We want to be faithful.  But if we don’t take time to lounge in the presence of the One who … Continue reading →

The Lover of Our Soul Marriage was created by God as a place for intimacy.  When we hear the word intimacy we immediately think of physical love expressed in the sexual union of a man and a woman.  Sex is … Continue reading →

To be honest, it has been difficult for me to fully engage in the bride metaphor.  I helped my wife make some decisions for our wedding day, but she did most of the real work, with her mother’s assistance.  I … Continue reading →

Dear Morning Devotion Group: Thank you for journeying along with me during my #2 Pencil Faith.  I would like to bind Pencil Faith in some way and make it available to people I counsel.  I am giving you a link … Continue reading →

Dear Morning Devotion Group: This concludes our Pencil Faith Series.  Thank you for sticking with  me while I make this transition to form that allows me to compile my entries into book form.  Monday we start a series on the … Continue reading →

Chapter 16 – The New Abnormal Suffering drives us deeper.  We consider it joy to suffer, not because it is pleasant, but because it is one of the best ways to grow in our walk with God.  When balance is … Continue reading →

Chapter 15 – Oh, the Possibilities! The “Law of Possibilities” reminds us the scope of God’s providential means and methods are beyond human understanding.  I am convinced the process of growing in our faith involves the passionate, teeth-clinching, crying in … Continue reading →