A Rich Aroma

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she looked at the box full of food. “I did not know where I was going to get food today.” The emotional response was evident. She was touched by the rich aroma of God’s love expressed by the hands of His faithful. Paul expresses this emotional response toward the […]

Healing–Praying through Psalm 23

When feeling defeated, reach for Jesus’ extended hand of healing.

Support for the Battles of Life

There are times in life when the enemy wears us down. The battle becomes too much and it seems evil will prevail. By ourselves we grow weary from the fight. Yet it is not our battle to fight alone. Exodus 17:8-12 gives us a great image of how to fight against the enemies we face. […]

Overwhelming Need

You can see them — they’re there. People confused and lost, trying to find their way in a world full of false gods; a world full of false promises. They are sheep without a shepherd to protect them and guide them. This is what Jesus saw in his day. Matthew 9:36 tells us: “Seeing the […]

Prayer Journey — Not a Spirit of Timidity

It’s there, towering over me. I am frightened, too scared to move or say anything. I recoil into my feelings of not measuring up; my feelings of being less; my feelings of lacking. I dig deep into myself, but I cannot find the strength. Nothing. Yet His words speak to me: “For God has not […]