Overcoming Darkness

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5, NIV Has there been a moment in your life where you’ve felt outnumbered or overwhelmed? It may have seemed to you that the darkness won. Yet John reminds us that darkness cannot overcome the light of Jesus Christ. He […]

Prayer Journey—No Fear

What do I have to fear dear Lord? You are in all things. You created all things. You created me. Everyone is your workmanship.

Pressed

The sun shines Upon my back Shadow before me Showing I lack Light from behind Darkness ahead Pressed in between What is to be said Turn around Face the light Accept God’s son Defeat the night Son before me Shadow behind Jesus leads now Peace I did find Elijah came near to all the people […]

Light in the Deepest Darkness

The darkest place I’ve ever experienced is inside a cave where the guide turns out the lights. It is total darkness that feels as if it is pressing in around you. It reminded me of the darkness God sent on Egypt in Exodus 10:21: “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand toward […]

Encroaching Light (Part 3)

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. – Luke 2:10-11, NASB This good news shines […]

Encroaching Light (Part 2)

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. – Luke 2:9, NASB You’re wandering in the field in the dark of night with the rest of flock. Cold and shivering in the damp grass, you hear the groans of […]

Encroaching Light (Part 1)

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. — Isaiah 9:2, NASB Darkness. It can unexpectantly invade your life and overpower you. When only darkness is visible around you, it blinds you to hope. There is fear in the […]

Sunday praise

O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me;Let them bring me to Your holy hillAnd to Your dwelling places.Then I will go to the altar of God,To God my exceeding joy;And upon the lyre I shall praise You, O God, my God. – Psalm 43:3-4, NASB

Darkness Removed

Not a sound Cold night air Darkness all around Morning light Breaking through Birds take flight Life resets Darkness flees No more debts Freed from sin New life found Letting Christ in Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ […]

Prayer Journey–Grateful

Your hand dear God is evident in the beauty of your creation. From the tiniest leaf to the grandeur of mountains, the splendor of the work of your hands stands before us. Yet may we see your greatest creation in the people you place around us. They are created in your image, crafted by your […]