Friday Faith — Fulfill Your Purpose

“Believe that there is purpose in things; that in Christ, the revelation of God, you can see what that purpose is…”

Prayer Journey —Resurrection Life

What does resurrection life look like? To leave behind the old way of life; to yield to new life in Christ. To rise above worldly desires and hope, to the hope of an empty tomb; a tomb that cannot contain death. What does it look like to encounter the resurrected Jesus. To see him, to […]

Prayer Journey — Trust

You have been placed here at this time, this moment in history. You are uniquely qualified for God’s plan for your life.

A Famine of the Heart

When we think of the word famine, we think of an extreme scarcity of food. But in Amos 8:11, we read of a different kind of famine: “‘Behold, days are coming,’ declares the Lord God, ‘When I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, But […]

A River of Hope in Our Communities

In Ezekiel 40-47:11. Ezekiel is shown visions of the temple of God. What struck me about this passage was the description in Ezekiel 47:1-12 where Ezekiel is shown water “coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar (verse 1).” The water starts as a trickle from the altar and […]

A Soothing Touch for Our Parched Soul

The cancer had ravaged her body, taken away all her strength, and now it was taking her life. She was no longer able to sit up and had been bed-ridden for more than a week. But now I sensed the end was near.

The Rhythm of the Seasons of Life

Solomon describes in so many of these life events — the sorrow and the joy. We can readily identify with so many of the seasons of life that are expressed in these verses, but we don’t always understand the purpose behind them.

Prayer Journey — Image Bearers

Lord today help me to see myself as you see me. Help me to know you as you know me. Help me to see myself as created in your image. May we see others we encounter this week as you see them. May we help others to know you dear God as you know them. […]

Morning Praise — Ancient Streams of Sorrow

The sun rises in the east. I feel the first rays of light warm my face, touching me with a golden glow. Your presence dear God awakens my soul. In this moment, I feel your Spirit envelope me. Joy fills me as I consider the love and grace you have lavished on me. The memories […]

Building a Name

Like the people I know who had buildings named after them, ultimately their accomplishments will be forgotten and eventually the building that bore their name will be torn down to make way for the new.