Just Reach Out to Him

So much effort; so hard to just extend your hand toward Jesus. In the midst of your pain, you reassure yourself to just reach out to Him.

Prayer Journey—Walking Companion

You walked this earth Jesus. You sat with people and listened to their trials. You shared meals in the homes of people struggling with daily life. You experienced hate and rejection. You know suffering. As the word made flesh, you taught us God’s compassion, his grace, his deep love for us. You generously gave your […]

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 […]

Two Sides of a Prayer

When we humbly approach the Lord in prayer, we bare our heart and acknowledge we are helpless without Him. Submitting to God’s will shows we trust his wisdom.

Everyday—Reflective Reminder

“Everyday” is a series of Thursday posts this month looking at God’s presence in everyday life. Almost a year ago, a loved one suffered a head injury. While there continues to be progress, recovery has been slow. Vision problems, headaches and fatigue still persist. Too much stimulus can be painful for her. While she can […]

Friday Faith

But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying, “Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. […]

Shared Suffering, Shared Joy

Our suffering teaches us to reach beyond ourselves and rely on God. It helps us to learn perseverance that deepens our faith in Christ Jesus. The suffering we endure also provides hope to those currently suffering.

Abiding in God Under Pressure

So many words I wanted to say, hurtful words, as he lashed out at me. Yet something inside constrained me. It was just another encounter with him screaming at me, trying to get me to lash out at him. But for some reason I remained calm; for some reason I could see that this man […]

Picking Up a Broken Life

Sin can paralyze you, make you feel sick and unable to move. Sin can break you into thousands of pieces and cause you to no longer be whole — to lay there broken, unable to move. Good friends want to help. They want to make you whole. They try to help you pick up the […]

An Encounter Driven by Suffering

It just didn’t seem right to have to put up with it. Her medical condition affected so much of her life. She spent all she had on doctors, seeking a cure — even just some relief, but none was found. Now after twelve years it seemed hopeless. Except…there was that man she heard about. Some […]