So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11 NIV) God, On this middle day of camp week, we pray for renewed strength and energyContinue Reading
But those who entwine their hearts with Yahweh will experience divine strength. They will rise up on soaring wings and fly like eagles, run their races without growing weary, and walk through life without giving up. (Isaiah 40:31 TPT) As I write this I am sitting next to an east-facingContinue Reading
Everyone who hears my teaching and applies it to his life can be compared to a wise man who built his house on an unshakable foundation. When the rains fell and the flood came, with fierce winds beating upon his house, it stood firm because of its strong foundation. (Matthew 7:24-25 TPT)Continue Reading
“I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” – God (Exodus 33:19 NIV) I’m about 25 chapters into the book of Jeremiah, a powerful collection of warnings from God to his people. Jeremiah is just one ofContinue Reading
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.(Isaiah 40:31 NIV) God, I hate reading the news, yet I’m drawn to it. There’s lots of bad news to be drawn to. Yes. The floodingContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28:7 ESV) But cheer up! Because I, the Lord All-Powerful, will be here to help you with the work, just as I promised your ancestorsContinue Reading
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12 NIV) Last week I sent out texts to the people in our “Life Group” at church to remind them of our upcoming dinner. I received a message back from oneContinue Reading
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (Psalm 32:8 NIV) I was sitting outside in my “floating chair” journalling and pouring out my frustrations to God when suddenly the deep whir of a hummingbird was near my headContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28:7 ESV) But cheer up! Because I, the Lord All-Powerful, will be here to help you with the work, just as I promised your ancestorsContinue Reading
“What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways! He will be standing firm like a flourishing tree planted by God’s design, deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss, bearing fruit in every season of life. He is never dry, never fainting, ever blessed, ever prosperous.” (Psalm 1:1, 3 TPT)Continue Reading