Palm trees are woven throughout Scripture, symbolizing the strength, vitality, and fruitfulness of a life deeply rooted in God. Our prayer is that this blog would encourage those same qualities in each of us as we grow in our relationship with Him.
"...the righteous will flourish like the palm tree..." — Psalm 92:12
Palm Tree Ponderings
Jamie's Blog
You Can Be Right and Still Get It Wrong: Carrying Truth Well
…After Paul returned to Jerusalem following his dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, Luke tells us:
“And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death.”
—Acts 9:29 NASB 1995 (emphasis mine)
Arguing. That caught my attention.
Lord, What Do You Want Next? The Year I Didn't Plan
Sometimes the greatest gift faithful friends can give isn't advice—it's a question. As I prepare to launch Entrusted: Women in God's Redemptive Plan, I've found myself reflecting on the conversations God used to redirect my plans and remind me to ask, "Lord, what do You want next?"
The Scarlet Letter: Why it Still Matters to the Church Today
“…if holiness, repentance, and accountability do not ultimately lead to restoration, I'm persuaded we've missed the point.”
Daughters of Promise: A Father’s Bold LegacyWhat Zelophehad’s Conviction Teaches Fathers (and Daughters) Today
What If "Hallowed Be Thy Name" Is One of the Most Important Prayers We Pray?
Better Together: Honest Engagement, Shared Faith, and the Unity of the Church
Church Unity—and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Celebrating 365 Days of “Here for You” Ministry
Unity, Worship, and a Bold Declaration: The Megiddo Mosaic
The Megiddo Mosaic, uncovered accidentally during construction in 2005, dates back to around AD 230—nearly a century before Constantine made Christianity legal and long before church buildings were commonplace.
When “Debts” Isn’t About Dollars (or Even Sin)
Have you ever wondered about the two different words in the prayer Jesus taught His disciples to pray in this verse: “sins” and “indebted”? I have!
Taco Commercial Theology
What are you more drawn to, studying God’s Word or fellowshipping with others? How does each aspect contribute to your walk with Jesus?
Running the Race: Unity and Camaraderie
How do you discern between beliefs that you’d be willing to divide fellowship over and those that don’t merit that kind of reaction?
The Journey Begins…
While my journey with Jesus started years ago, this blog marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life and ministry—a chapter I get to share with you, and I’m very excited about that!
Mosaics in Motion
Mosaics fascinate me! The intricacies and beauty of the work, not to mention the sheer amount of time, dedication, and hard work required of the artist to create something beautiful and meaningful out of all those tiny little pieces, leave me in awe.
Singing in the Dark: Purposeful Psalms From Paul and Silas
Has God used any of your songs in difficult or unexpected situation(s) to impact those around you for His glory and their good?
Winning Isn’t Everything:Hard Lessons on Defending Faith with Grace
I was a freshman in college the first time I heard someone explain why belief in the resurrection of Jesus doesn’t mean committing intellectual suicide, and I was hooked.
Fellow Ponderers
Guest Bloggers
One of the greatest gifts of ministry is learning from the people God brings into our lives. We're grateful to share the voices of trusted friends and ministry partners whose insights and experiences reflect a shared commitment to God's Word and His mission.
