Acquiring a Heart for God
Nehemiah teaches us what it takes to have a heart for God. We can sense his longing to make his desires God’s desires. He is someone we can model after.
Read More Acquiring a Heart for GodNehemiah teaches us what it takes to have a heart for God. We can sense his longing to make his desires God’s desires. He is someone we can model after.
Read More Acquiring a Heart for GodThe air chilled him to the bone. He pulled his coat tighter around himself as he walked, making his rounds. Another lonely night shift in the deserted office building, watching and waiting. He stopped to look out the window at the dark sky above. The night seemed so long waiting for dawn. Hope seemed so […]
Read More Vignettes—ForgottenThere have been times in my life where I have felt like I was being held captive by struggles in life. In some instances, I felt like my life had been invaded by traumatic events that took took me prisoner. This is why Psalm 126 speaks to me: “When the LORD brought back the captive […]
Read More Released from the Captivity of TraumaFramed by sunset and sunrise
Darkness prevails over the land
Neon signs coax and entice
People struggle to find their way
There are people I think of this morning who are fervently searching for You dear God. Yet they reject and dismiss your truth, falling prey to the deception of lies that try to divert people from your truth. I pray that your Word, your truth, would rise up and convict them. May they see your […]
Read More Prayer Journey — SearchingThis morning I think of my mom in your presence dear Lord, yet I grieve that she is gone from our midst. I pray this grief I feel will remind me of being separated from you dear God. May my heart long for your presence. May that feeling guide me with your wisdom. Help me […]
Read More Prayer Journey — HopeMany waters call to me
Amid the hot dry desert
Hot sun beats down…
Imagine working all day to fix a fine dinner for some special people in your life. The table is all set, all their favorite food is ready. You wait for their arrival, but they don’t show up. Later you learn they went and had hot dogs at someone else’s place instead of enjoying the nutritious […]
Read More No ThanksI strained to get a look at the man, but the mass of people made it difficult to get closer. I could barely make out what he was saying to the crowd. I thought he said something about being comforted. I tried to push my way forward, but the people were packed in too tight for me to move any further…
Read More #WednesdayWalk — Hope for the ForsakenGive me a desire for you dear God. Help me to seek you each day. Let me not fall prey to diversions and detours that keep me from you. Fill me with a longing for you and what is right. Protect me from the evil one who seeks to devour me. Your ways are pure […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Longing