A Connection to God

Praying is a connection to God. It is an act of baring our heart and laying our deepest emotions before him. It is an expression of gratitude for all He has done, even the very breath you take each moment that gives you life. It is to seek His purposes, to trust he wants the […]

Happy Noise Year

As we move on from Christmas celebrations and into the New Year, remember the humble manger. Seek Jesus in the quiet and the unspoken.

Heal Me Now, God

There are deep longings in our heart, things we want God to do for us. Yet we don’t always know how to approach our Lord, or even what to say. The leper in Matthew 8:1-4 shows us the importance of laying our burdens before Jesus. There are three things the leper does in making his […]

Stepping Up to the Challenge

Ever felt overwhelmed by a task, or a job. Maybe God is calling you to do something you don’t feel qualified to do. Solomon expressed this feeling after his father David died and he was made king. He was humbled by the job ahead of him. In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon said to the Lord, […]

Just Say the Word

It’s an astounding statement to say that this centurion demonstrated more faith in God with his simple act than the Israelites. It’s a statement that makes me ponder how much I trust God

When Bitterness Consumes Joy

It’s easy to point a finger at Haman and say he should thank the Lord for all his blessings, but it’s also a warning to us that the things of this world will not satisfy; that bitterness can consume us.

Our True Heart Laid Bare

Seeking a heart for God is not practicing a faith that expects earthly reward in exchange for righteousness. It is not being religious so as to gain approval or honor from other people. A heart for God drives a faith that has a deep love for God; a faith that operates from a yearning for […]

Prayer Journey—Life

As I take a breath this morning, I praise you dear God for giving me life. More importantly, I praise you for giving me eternal life through the death and resurrection of your son Jesus. Such a precious gift you have given, to walk with you, with your Spirit dear God. I am humbled by […]

Pride is Our Undoing

When things are going well in life, we can feel self confident about our success. The risk is that we become filled with pride, losing sight of how God equips and blesses us; forgetting that all we have is because God grants it to us. In 2 Chronicles 26:16-22, King Uziah has had much success. […]

Prayer Journey—God’s Reign

Eternal. Forever. In a world of things that don’t last, you dear God remain. From generation to generation, your reign continues as empires rise and fall. Across the millennia, you have remained steadfast and true, offering your grace and the gift of salvation through Jesus. You are everlasting to everlasting. There is nothing that comes […]