“Jesus knew that many of his listeners believed the old wineskin (or way of doing things) was good enough. They were comfortable with their beliefs and practices, but Jesus hadn't come to patch up old religious traditions. He was offering… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share Image
Wide awake to the presence of God, I realized I had been so focused on asking why a good God allowed bad things to… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share Image
“And like an echo, God often uses the repetitive events and themes in daily life to get my attention and draw me closer to himself." - The Sacred Echo” — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share
I had been searching for joy in the relatively good times of life, now I had to find joy amidst darkness and agony. — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share Image
The seventh day of creation is the most eloquent and insightful as to the nature of God. From a literary perspective, the Sabbath forms the pinnacle of the story. Like the dramatic kiss of a soldier returning from war, this is the moment we’re not meant to miss. In choosing rest as the grand finale, God reveals himself as one… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share
“Hunger for God compels us to seek the Lord. At times our desire for God overcomes our physical desires, and the ache for God is palpable. Throughout the Scriptures, God is faithful to reward those who search for him. Written during one of King David's low points, while living on the run in the wilderness, he cries, "Oh God, you… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share
“And God did not just ask for the perfect sheep; He also wanted its wool. Deuteronomy 18:4 instructs shepherds to give the first shearing of the sheep as on offering to God. Above the crackling warmth radiating from the stove, I read the verse aloud to Lynne. "Is a first shearing a once-in-a-lifetime offering?" I asked. "Yes, everybody wants the… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share
When we fight back with joy, we awaken to the deepest reality of our identity as beloved, delightful children of God. — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share Image
“Why describe God as organic? More and more I realize that my own understanding of God is largely polluted. I have preconceived notions, thoughts and biases when it comes to God. I have a tendency to favor certain portions of Scripture over others. I have a bad habit of reading some stories with a been-there-done-that attitude, knowing the end of… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share
“people today know a lot more about how to become a Christian than about how to be one.” — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share Image
“Slowly, God is opening my eyes to needs all around me. In Scripture, God revisits this issue of caring for the poor- an echo that repeats itself from Genesis to Revelation. The Bible acknowledges that the poor will always be part of society, but God takes on their cause. The Mosaic law of the Old Testament is filled with regulations… — Margaret Feinberg Copy Share
