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 […]

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, […]

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)

God’s Recipe for Contentment

It seemed like a simple enough recipe to follow. Fill a container with one ingredient you collect each morning, bake it, and you’ll have bread to eat. But here’s where it became tricky. Each morning you could only gather what you needed, and you were not allowed to save any leftovers. It’s a recipe God […]

Sunday Praise

Praise Him with trumpet sound;Praise Him with harp and lyre.Praise Him with timbrel and dancing;Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe.Praise Him with loud cymbals;Praise Him with resounding cymbals.Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.Praise the LORD! – Psalm 150:3-6 (NASB)

Prayer Journey—Love of Christ

What was it like Lord Jesus to walk with you; to talk with you in person; to be hugged by you; to see the joy on your face when you see an old friend? What was it like to be your disciple—to directly hear your words of instruction? Some days I long for that, and […]

Sunday Praise

O LORD, You are my God;I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name;For You have worked wonders,Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 25:1 (NASB)

Careful What You Chose

Ever been in conflict with someone because you are getting in their way or there is uncertainty over a piece of land or possessions? In Genesis 13, Abram and Lot faced a similar conflict and there is much we can learn from them on how to resolve it. Abram and Lot had traveled from the […]