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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Light in the Deepest Darkness

The darkest place I’ve ever experienced is inside a cave where the guide turns out the lights. It is total darkness that feels as if it is pressing in around you. It reminded me of the darkness God sent on Egypt in Exodus 10:21: “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand toward […]

Encroaching Light (Part 2)

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. – Luke 2:9, NASB You’re wandering in the field in the dark of night with the rest of flock. Cold and shivering in the damp grass, you hear the groans of […]

Encroaching Light (Part 1)

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. — Isaiah 9:2, NASB Darkness. It can unexpectantly invade your life and overpower you. When only darkness is visible around you, it blinds you to hope. There is fear in the […]

Darkness Removed

Not a sound Cold night air Darkness all around Morning light Breaking through Birds take flight Life resets Darkness flees No more debts Freed from sin New life found Letting Christ in Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ […]

Prayer Journey—Joy

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is joy. There are days dear Lord where joy seems hard to find. It is like a rare gem buried beneath the dirt and debris of life. I tunnel […]

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 […]

Prayer Journey—Lord of Life

In all the uncertainty in this world, it is reassuring to know you, dear Jesus, are Lord. You are a stable fortress when chaos surrounds me. You are a piercing light driving out the darkest day. You are a comforting balm on the deepest pain. Your Spirit endures against the temporary forces in this world […]