"…and let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us." Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
In the moment I thank God for each breath I take In the moment I thank God for the cooling breeze In the moment I thank God for his hand upon my life In the past I feel the pain of struggles and trauma In the past I grieve for those who are gone now […]
Read More In the Moment With GodGod is not just about the big things, but also about the smallest details of our lives. He is concerned about our current well-being as well as our future.
Read More At Home with God’s PromisesColorful leaves
Emerging bright
Hues of orange, red
Glowing in the light
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.
Read More Two Sides of a PrayerWhat does it mean to be an overcomer? It is someone who has been trampled by life; someone knocked down by the hurtful actions of others; someone who has been crushed emotionally; someone who despite all this is able to pick themselves up, even if it’s just crawling, to press on; to keep moving forward. […]
Read More The Overcomer of Suffering“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Strength in JesusBruised 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?!”
During each visit she would share stories about her life over the last 80 some years. As her tough exterior veneer began to peel back, I learned about the pain and abuse she had suffered at the hands of others. I began to understand why she was so bitter and angry, I started to empathize with her.
Read More Learning About God’s Love from an UnbelieverYears ago I began highlighting Bible verses that spoke to me in the midst of traumatic events. This month I am sharing some of these verses and a short reflection. My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I […]
Read More #Highlights — LongingA voice from above me
echoes against steel walls
“Be still and know
that I am God.”
