The Family Tree of Life

We are born with an earthly family yet as Christians we are children of God our father. Romans 8:14-15 tells us, “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” We are adopted into the family of God so we can cry, “Abba, Father.”

Prayer Journey — God’s Purpose In Season

I feel scattered, tossed upon fertile soil. The master gardener tells me I have been purposely positioned in this specific spot. Yet I feel out of place in this cool, moist soil. I question if anything can grow here as snow flurries cover me with a chilling wind. I pray to God for strength, seeking […]

Morning Praise — God Expects the Unexpected

This moment is all I know. The future is uncertain. I make plans for the day as if I know they will come to fruition, yet the unexpected awaits to thwart my plans. In the emergency room this week I lay on the bed thinking how this wasn’t in my plans for the day. It […]

The Pressure of God’s Touch on our Life

As we struggle it may seem like God has abandoned us, but all the time God’s loving hands are wrapped around us, gently applying pressure to shape us in his image so we can become a vessel for His kingdom.

Hide and Seek With Jesus

Sometimes we may feel like playing hide and seek with Jesus. Our struggles and our sin might make us feel like hiding from him. But Jesus seeks us no matter how much we try to hide from him

Prayer Journey — Into the Lions’ Den

This morning I hear rustling in the tall grass — Satan on the prowl looking for someone to devour, devious eyes watching me.

Trapped Between Good Friday and Easter Morning

Because of God’s love for us we do not have to remain trapped between Good Friday and Easter. Salvation is ours through faith in Christ. This Easter embrace the hope of the resurrection. Leave behind doubt and disbelief and run with Peter to see the strips of linen lying in the empty tomb.

Morning Praise – New Life in Christ

The old cloth of death has been removed and left in the tomb. I have been raised into a new life in Christ. My sin no longer weighs me down; no longer conceals me in the tomb.

Not Letting the Routine Become Routine

Jesus took time each night to retreat and spend time with his Father, to prepare for what was to come. Yet this very routine of evenings on the Mount of Olives seemed to make his disciples unprepared for what was about to happen.

The Barabbas in Our Life

What would you have done that day if you were standing in the crowd when Pontus Pilate offered to release either Jesus or Barabbas? Would you have shouted. “Barabbas” like the rest of the crowd or would you have shouted “Jesus”?