Dabar
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and wasContinue Reading
Make room: 6 kids to 9
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…(Psalm 68:5-6 NIV) Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of theContinue Reading
Fish tank
The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. (Matthew 6:22-23 NIV) Imagine yourself as a fish tank. I know—it sounds a little odd.Continue Reading
Vessel
Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them. (Isaiah 43:7 NLT) Imagine a clear glass bowl or vase. It could be any size—simple or ornate—but it’s free of scratches, chips, or blemishes. Someone designed and shaped itContinue Reading
Created for purpose
This week, I begin the final preparations for the Youth Arts Camp happening June 23–27. If you’re curious about what we’re doing—or would like to join us in prayer—please visit LCYArts.org for more information. One of my top priorities at camp is helping the kids discover their identity and purpose in Christ.Continue Reading
Little is much when God is in it!
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 ESV) 2 Kings chapter 4 tells the story of the prophet Elisha and a widow in extreme poverty, who had nothing left except a small flask of oil. Her situation was desperate—her two sonsContinue Reading
Answers
“What we were created at the depths of our souls to need is only the Presence of God. It is the answer as Jesus is the answer….Our questions and complaints will never find individual answers (even as Job’s questions were never fully answered). The only Answer is the dangerous, disturbing,Continue Reading
Embrace God’s love
But now, O Child, listen to the Lord who created you.O Child, the one who formed you says,“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called you by name; you are mine.When you go through deep waters,I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty,you willContinue Reading
Lorica of St. Patrick
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20 NIV)“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the newContinue Reading
Protection
Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powersContinue Reading