“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14 NIV) Does it seem like this world has gone absolutely crazy? I probably don’t need to expound upon the question, “How is it crazy?” But I will say that, unlessContinue Reading
Peace-Giving God, Thank you for your strength and your power that your children can stand in. Thank you that you are our refuge and ever-present help for the facing of these days. Today we pray against any spirit of violence that may be planning to act in this nation. WhetherContinue Reading
1 If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel say- 2 if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, 3 when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive; 4 the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent wouldContinue Reading
Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David’s town, for the census. As a descendant of David, he had to go there. He went with Mary, his fiancée, who was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. SheContinue Reading
Change. Transition. “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” “God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.” “It’s all the same, only the names are changed.” “When you go through the storms I am with you…you are mine.” “Not everyone likes the new things.” At this timeContinue Reading
As the Christian pursuits her goal, she learns that she must offer up her own will and to accept the Lord’s will with joy. To do this, complete trust is needed and it is by building altars that Much-Afraid abandons herself. Before every big step in her journey, she buildsContinue Reading
Spiritual logjam. Angst. Confusion. Am I being stubborn? Desiring discernment. Wanting to do the right thing. Not in unity with others. My spirit all balled up. My husband and I are making a major decision about a home for our family. I am one of a team of people searchingContinue Reading
1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear downContinue Reading
Lately I am struck by how interconnected our lives are — not just our lives as a family, community, or church body, but as citizens of the U.S. and the world. If a factory closes here and a comparable one opens in a different country, families are affected, for badContinue Reading
“This world has nothing for me…I will follow you…” * God told Abram to pack up his household and go to the place “I will show you.” Jesus called to the disciples, “Come follow me.” And they left their nets and followed. Tonight I talked with friends who are preparing to move outContinue Reading