Tag: God’s Faithfulness
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When the Song Follows Us Home: Paul’s Vision of a Living Offering
A Greek Reading of Romans 12 and the Shape of Worship by Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Romans 12:1). The Rhythm of Worship in Everyday Life…
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The Gospel That Rings True
Resonance, purity, and the call to continue the music of Christ. “The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Mark 16:8 Resonance and Truth When a crystal goblet is struck, it sings only one pure note. That clarity comes from the way it was…
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Amazing Grace
Scripture, Doctrine, and the Church Family 📖 Scripture “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”— Romans 8:1 Living Free in Christ: Baptist Doctrine Bernie and I recently joined First Baptist Lubbock, and in this season, we have been intentionally studying Baptist doctrine together. As I’ve leaned into that—especially as…
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Consider the Lilies: Walking the Prayerful Path of Trust
Matthew 6:28 I spent a beautiful afternoon with the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection, and from the moment I walked in, I knew it would be special. One of our fearless leaders greeted me with such kindness, looked straight into my eyes, and said, “Dee Ann, we need you to be a table hostess.” Now I…
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The Moment Good News Broke In
The House of Prayer Bible Commentary Bernie and I are so excited to begin a new journey together—we are writing a Bible commentary for The House of Prayer. We’re starting where our hearts always seem to go first: the Gospels, and especially the fast-moving, powerful account of Mark. What you’re reading here is a “commentary…
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Cast It Anyway: Trusting God in the Unknown
by Dee Tackitt Most mornings, I grind wheat berries and begin making homemade bread. It is a long process. The grain has been planted, grown, harvested, ground, mixed, and kneaded—long before it ever reaches my kitchen table. And even then, I still have to trust the process. I place the dough aside, not rushing it,…
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IT WAS NEVER ABOUT small FAITH
Let’s pour a cup of coffee and sit with Jesus for a minute. Some mornings I’ve looked at my life—my people, my city, my calling—and thought, “Lord, I don’t feel like I have much today.” Maybe you’ve felt that, too. We often stare at our faith like it’s a measuring cup: Do I have enough?…