Prayer Journey—Walking Companion

You walked this earth Jesus. You sat with people and listened to their trials. You shared meals in the homes of people struggling with daily life. You experienced hate and rejection. You know suffering. As the word made flesh, you taught us God’s compassion, his grace, his deep love for us. You generously gave your […]

Seeking Father

So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. – Luke 15:20 (NASB) It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, there is a Father who is waiting for you. Even […]

Sunday Praise

“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf […]

Friday Faith

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through […]

Out of My Way

It can be hard to understand God’s purposes. Our limited vision only enables us to see what is present in our lives, not God’s ultimate plan. It can cause us to question what God calls us or others to do. In Mathew 16:21-23, “Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, […]

Read and Follow the Instructions

It’s a phrase I’ve heard before after trying to assemble some complicated item or trying to learn how to operate a new piece equipment: “Did you read the instructions?” After all, the instructions were written by the maker of the item I am trying to put together or learn how to operate. Too often I […]

Prayer Journey—Your Light,

I am grateful for your love and grace dear God. You are worthy of all honor and praise. I praise you for the ways you reveal yourself, make your self known. Your good works are evident against a backdrop of evil intent in this world. I pray for those who have been misguided and drawn […]

Sunday Honor

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35 (NASB)

Friday Faith

Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. – John 14:1-2 (NASB)

When Bitterness Consumes Joy

It’s easy to point a finger at Haman and say he should thank the Lord for all his blessings, but it’s also a warning to us that the things of this world will not satisfy; that bitterness can consume us.