Have you ever had a spiritual “mountaintop” experience? At the time you were probably overwhelmed by the presence of God, knowing completely his goodness, love, grace, peace, direction, wisdom, or whatever else you were seeking. You probably wanted to stay there, immersed in that moment and it’s feelings and wonder.Continue Reading
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, soContinue Reading
Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there.When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them.But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God. (Psalm 146:3-5 NLT) This year marksContinue Reading
If I had to choose a metaphor for this era of time in our world, I would use that of a storm. Life can feel like we are constantly being tossed about by all the bad news (and there is much!) on top of all the “regular” struggles of life.Continue Reading
Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. (Psalm 119:153-154 NIV) Once our church hosted guest ministers in to do a three day series of meetings at church. The weekend was phenomenal, filled with worship, teaching, wisdom, prayer,Continue Reading
I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.(Psalm 104:33 NIV) [Originally published April 12, 2023] Last night I washed my grandmother’s feet. My father had suggested we soak her feet in epsom salts so we wrapped warm towels in the solution.Continue Reading
Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is.Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Your enemies cringe before your mighty power.Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs. (Psalm 66:1-4 NLT)Continue Reading
As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. (Psalm 18:30 NASB) Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105 NASB) Imagine taking a tree leaf and examining it with a magnifying glass –Continue Reading
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17:9 NIV) As I write this, in my Bible Recap reading plan I’m about 3/4 of the way through Ezekiel. I have decided that Jeremiah and Ezekiel (at least so far) are hard to read and understand.Continue Reading
Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. (Philippians 4:8 TPT) In 2024 our pastor was preaching through two series. OurContinue Reading