Bring to an end the violence the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts. (Psalm 7:9 NIV) When I was in grad school, I met a man originally from Nigeria. His first doctorate was in military science, but while he was inContinue Reading
The God who sits on his throne in heaven laughs. (Psalm 2:4 NIRV) Have you laughed recently? Like, a really deep belly laugh? Like, so hard you were tearing up and could barely breathe? If an event comes to mind, that’s great! When was the last time before that? IfContinue Reading
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:13–14 NIV) Today my firstborn celebrates his “Golden Birthday” – his 21st birthday on the 21st. It’s amazing how in certain moments of parenting youContinue Reading
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. (Psalm 18:16-17 NIV) There’s a very challenging area of my life right now. The “what” of it doesn’t matter for this reflection, because each of us can identify at least one situationContinue Reading
Who dares despise the day of small things…? (Zechariah 4:10 NIV) Last week, within just two days, I encountered three opportunities to reflect on the value of small things. The first was a question: When did we decide that bigger was better? I reflected on this in terms of Jesus’ Church inContinue Reading
Pray for every political leader and representative, so that we would be able to live tranquil, undisturbed lives, as we worship the awe-inspiring God with pure hearts. (1 Timothy 2:2 TPT) The following was a prophetic word and call to warrior prayer given by Amanda Grace in late October. AlthoughContinue Reading
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33 NIV) Living life as a Christian is an interesting mix. We are rooted to the past, living in the present, and growing toward the future – and God isContinue Reading
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) The other day, someone asked a thought-provoking question: When did we decide that bigger is better? Of course, advertising in our world constantly urgesContinue Reading
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten] Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business. (Proverbs 26:17 AMP) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made forContinue Reading
I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20 NLT) In the women’s group I am in, we are reading Ann Voskamp’s The Greatest Gift, and already, in the third day of this Advent devotional book, she’s pricked my curiosity with an interesting connection. The first question in theContinue Reading