The Green Pasture of Contentment

What would it be like to have a faith so deep in God that there is nothing you want. “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want (Psalm 23:1).” It’s not a matter of having all your needs met, it is a level of contentment where you choose to not want for anything. “I […]

Prayer Journey—Aching

Does my heart ache as yours dear God for those who do not know you; for those who reject you; for those who refuse to accept your son Jesus? You long for those far from you to return to you. You desire the lost to seek you. You yearn to lavish them with your love […]

Sunday Praise

But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength;Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning,For You have been my strongholdAnd a refuge in the day of my distress.O my strength, I will sing praises to You;For God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness. – Psalm 59:16-17 (NASB)

Friday Faith

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. – Ephesians 4:1-3 […]

Dying Words of Love

God’s love for us is deeper than just offering us salvation through Jesus. Even though he is pained by our sin, he reaches out to us to offer his care, his love, his grace.

A Longing

Heaven isn’t just a destination. It is a longing, a hope for the future. When we long for heaven, long to be in the presence of God, our heart, soul mind, and strength are properly oriented toward God. We can’t get enough of Jesus in our life, so we abide in Him, seek Him in […]

Prayer Journey—Forgive as Jesus Did

Forgiveness. It is not just something you did Jesus. It is something you want us to do; to model after you the forgiveness and love you offered to those who persecuted you; who offended you; who mocked you. Help me to embrace that kind of love, the love you give so freely. Help me to […]

Sunday Praise

I will bless the LORD at all times;His praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul will make its boast in the LORD;The humble will hear it and rejoice.O magnify the LORD with me,And let us exalt His name together. – Psalm 34:1-3 (NASB)

Friday Faith

The name of the LORD is a strong tower;The righteous runs into it and is safe. – Proverbs 18:10 (NASB)

Weary From Waiting

Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. – Isaiah 40:31 (NASB) This verse from Isaiah is such a reassuring verse. It has given me hope in some very difficult […]