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<p>I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/12/26/progressively-in-his-image/">Continue reading <spa

<p>It was apparent that Marty&#8217;s Eulogy was a sign from the Lord. As Joy and I continued our call she asked more questions&#8230; &#8220;What would happen if &#8220;this&#8221; all disappeared tomorrow?&#8221; This. The grind of busyness and meeting needs all around. The barrage of dings and notifications. The never-ending list of what I should be &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/11/15/sabbatical-reflections-from-rest-a-good-stoppi

<p>Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your business and working with your hands. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 The weeks following my poolside silent retreat were typical summer days full of family fun, play, work, chores, travel, packing a freshman for college, church responsibilities, piano lessons&#8230;. you know, stuff. But burning beneath was &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/11/10/sabbatical-reflections-from-rest-regret/">Cont

<p>I recently looked back on my results from Tom Rath&#8217;s book, Strength Finders 2.0. This is an incredible personality assessment which narrows down top talents and encourages readers to invest energy doing what best suits their strengths instead of spending energy improving areas of weakness. Brilliant. What I found was fascinating. I have taken the &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/11/04/sabbatical-reflections-from-rest-2/">Contin

<p>It was a hot summer morning in July. A sweet friend was on vacation and I asked if she would mind my going to her back yard for a morning of silence and solitude. I have found that intentional time away with God is much better done NOT at my own house. As much as &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/11/01/sabbatical-reflections-from-rest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>At noon the sky became extremely dark. The darkness lasted three hours. At three o&#8217;clock Jesus groaned out of the depths, crying loudly, &#8220;Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?&#8221; Which means, &#8220;My God, My God, why have you abandoned me?&#8221; Mark 15:33-34 The Message I spoke at a women&#8217;s group last night. It had been a while &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/08/02/august-reflections-abandonment/">Continue reading