Thanks in November
Greatness, power, splendor, glory, and majesty are yours, Lord, because everything in heaven and on earth is yours. The kingdom is yours, Lord, and you are honored as head of all things. (1 Chronicles 29:11 GW) Today I invite you to make a list of things you are thankful for. The followingContinue Reading
Wait for the Unexpected
I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;before they spring into being I announce them to you. (Isaiah 42:8-9 NIV) Last Wednesday night before the service, our church had a (competitive) chili cook-off inContinue Reading
“An entire faith that is being erased, one bullet at a time, one torched Bible at a time”
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
Laughter…in church??
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
21 Birthdays
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
Scent of water
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
Teaspoon
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
Strategic Obedience
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
Our Beloved Father…
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
Bigger and better?
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