So now we draw near freely and boldly to where grace is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthen us in our time of weakness. (Hebrews 4:16 TPT) I wrote about a concert I attended recently at a local Christian conference and retreat center. ThisContinue 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) Remembering and retellingContinue Reading
Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to theContinue Reading
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14 NIV) Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it! (Psalm 34:14 GW) After a few weeks of intense work to finish the plansContinue Reading
As I write this I’m still processing the life-impacting events of the last week. My firstborn, now a husband. The joy and fun of family and friends gathered together to celebrate. The work of multiple events three days in a row. The delight of rekindling friendships and investing in relationships.Continue Reading
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.(Isaiah 43:1-2Continue Reading
Sunrise, sunsetSunrise, sunsetSwiftly fly the yearsOne season following anotherLaden with happiness and tears* Sometimes emotions catch you sideways and you have to stop and figure out what just happened. As I write this I’m thinking about our eldest’s upcoming wedding in a few short weeks. I am happy for himContinue Reading
If today you feel restless, anxious, worried, or generally not at peace, I invite you to hear the words of God: Even if the mountains were to crumble and the hills disappear, my heart of steadfast, faithful love will never leave you, and my covenant of peace with you will never beContinue Reading
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me,it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;though war break out against me, even then I willContinue Reading
[When I read this article, I so resonated with these gentle, loving, and encouraging words by Jamie Rohrbaugh. I hope and pray they speak to you today, too, in the areas you may need restoration.] Restore us, O God of hosts;And cause Your face to shine on us [with favorContinue Reading