I strained to get a look at the man, but the mass of people made it difficult to get closer. I could barely make out what he was saying to the crowd. I thought he said something about being comforted. I tried to push my way forward, but the people were packed in too tight for me to move any further…
Read More #WednesdayWalk — Hope for the ForsakenI stared out the window and watched the scarlet cord blow in the breeze. I wondered who Rahab was signaling with this impromptu flag. I felt vulnerable looking out the window perched high on the wall as I watched the Israelites approach the city again with priests carrying a golden box and trumpets made of ram horns.
Read More #WednesdayWalk — Trusting God or Fortified WallsOn Thursdays in June posts will reflect on the topic of contentment and God’s provision. The weekly publication schedule remains the same: Sunday: “Sunday Praise”: A weekly scripture of praise to God. Monday: “Prayer Journey”: a morning prayer to start the week. Tuesday: A new post reflecting on faith and scripture. Wednesday: #WednesdayWalk posts explore […]
Read More Publication ScheduleBruised and injured I lay on the ground
My adversaries advance, closing in for the kill
I pull my belt tight around my waist, secure my breastplate
I see their angry faces as they move closer
They taunt me with their screams, “Where is your God now?!”
After a short break, I am resuming posting to this blog with a scaled back schedule. For the time being I am planning to post new content once a week on Tuesday mornings. I will also repost older content as I occasionally did last year with #ThrowbackThursday. In February, this blog will be 10 years […]
Read More New Year New PostsThe Thessalonians found true joy in serving Christ despite hardships and trials. They did not do things grudgingly or because of guilt. People knew their faith was real, that they held eternal truths, not words based on idle human wisdom.
Read More Finding True JoyWe often think of Jesus calling people to follow him, but do we think about people calling Jesus to follow them? Like Levi, we should invite Jesus to follow us into our lives and the people we know.
Read More Calling Jesus to Follow UsIt’s humbling when God shows up and proves our doubts were wrong. It’s embarrassing when we realize we put all that effort into something without inviting Jesus into the boat. Yet Jesus patiently invites himself into our boat, teaching us his ways.
Read More Bringing Jesus into the BoatJesus proceeded to show the apostles that God will provide all you need. In verse 16 he took the loaves and fishes and “gave thanks and broke them.” Then he had the disciples distribute them to the thousands in the crowd.
Read More Being Satisfied With God’s ProvisionOur repentance isn’t just an act of verbalizing our faith in Jesus. John warns in verse 9, “every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
Read More Clearing a Path for Jesus in the Wilderness of Life
