The Dark Winter Days of Life

During the cold days of January here in the northern U.S., it can seem like the darkness will never end. Sometimes life feels like that. Yet this time of year there is a reminder that the long dark days will not last forever. Each day the length of daylight slowly increases, pushing out more of […]

Reminders of Reminders

Our days are filled with reminders. Texts reminding us of appointments. To do lists reminding us of tasks that need to be completed. Mail that reminds us of bills to pay. But what do we put in place to remind us to follow God each day? In Numbers 15:37-41, God instructs the Israelites to place […]

Prayer Journey—The 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 saw 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

Immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen remarkable things today.” – Luke 5:26-27, NASB

The Light Side of Darkness

He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD. – Psalm 33:5, NASB I read this verse and found myself questioning whether the earth is indeed full of the lovingkindness of the Lord. What about all the pain and suffering, the wars and violence? But then it occurred to […]

Receive Healing Oil

You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. – Psalm 23:5, NASB Those deep emotional wounds buried deep inside of you. They rise up when you least expect it. You relive the pain. It seems they will never go away. Close your eyes and feel the healing oil of the Lord wash over […]

Prayer Journey—Who Are You?

Who are you Jesus that you can calm the storm? Who are you Jesus that you can heal the lame? Who are you Jesus that you can bring sight to the blind? Bring calm Lord Jesus to the storms in my life. Heal my brokenness that causes me to limp through life. Help me to […]

Sunday Praise

This I recall to my mind,Therefore I have hope.The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,For His compassions never fail.They are new every morning;Great is Your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:21-23, NASB

Crushed in Spirit

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18, NASB Have you ever felt crushed in Spirit, beaten down so much by life that you can barely find the energy to climb out of bed? While the people in your life may seem far away, God […]

Overcoming Darkness

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5, NIV Has there been a moment in your life where you’ve felt outnumbered or overwhelmed? It may have seemed to you that the darkness won. Yet John reminds us that darkness cannot overcome the light of Jesus Christ. He […]