Trusting God Enough to Bring Him Honor

From the moment Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt he endured endless grumbling, often pointed at him. We see the same old complaints: “Why did you bring the Lord’s community into this wilderness? Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to this terrible place?” Why? Why? Why? It is enough to make anyone angry.

Overcomer

What does it mean to be an overcomer? It is someone who has been trampled by life; someone knocked down by the hurtful actions of others; someone who has been crushed emotionally; someone who despite all this is able to pick themselves up, even if it’s just crawling, to press on; to keep moving forward. […]

Prayer Journey — Contentment

You are ever present dear Lord, present in our life. May we seek you this day and be aware of your presence in our life. May we find rest in you dear Lord when we are restless about life. May we find peace in knowing you are in this moment with us. Your love is […]

Sunday Praise

But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will enter Your house, At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You. – Psalm 5:7 (NASB)

Walking the Dusty Road of Life with Christ

What was it like to be a disciple with Jesus; to hear the crunch of rocks under your feet as you walk the dusty roads with him; to hear his voice as he spoke to the crowds that followed him; to witness the miracles? What was it like? Imagine being in the boat when the storm arose (Mark 4:35-41) and feeling panic as the boat fills with water.

Just Punishment

It’s a profound line. One of the criminals crucified with Jesus said, “And we indeed are suffering justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong (Luke 23:41, NASB).” Indeed, we deserve to suffer, deserve death for our sins. We deserve to be on that cross […]

Prayer Journey – Forward in Faith

Let me not be fearful of the unknown, but help me to step forward in faith. May I put my trust in you dear Lord, not just today, but in the days to come.

Sunday Praise

But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. – Psalm 3:3-4 (NASB)

Between Fear and Faith

God has laid out a plan for your life, a journey that will lead you to “a land flowing with milk and honey (Num. 14:8).” With each new step, he asks us to follow him in faith. The challenge is to not do what the Israelites did and take your eyes off God, to not let fear take hold of you.

Three Lessons from Three Denials

When Jesus foretold Simon Peter’s denials prior to his crucifixion, he also gave us some important instructions. In Luke 22:31-32 Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen […]