Diligently Seeking Blog
Come with me as I search for God’s fingerprints in the ordinary. What an adventure it’ll be!
The Confusion of Identity
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass. —1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 We live...
The Roaring Lion
How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned over within Me, all My compassions are kindled. I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim...
Surrendering the Crutch: Letting Go of Our Own Understanding
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5-6 This week’s lesson was a tough one. Not tough emotionally, and not tough because of writer’s block,...
The Goodness of God’s Provision
“Pray, then, in this way: Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. You will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into...
Seeking Purity and Not Holding Back
The Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the traditions of the elders, but eat their bread with impure hands?” And He said to them, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors Me with...
Sharing Our Stories of Praise
Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. 1 Chronicles 16:8-10 A week ago, Demario...
