Yearning for Emmanuel

The song “Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel” captures the yearning of God to restore us to him through Jesus Christ and the longing in our hearts for a Savior.

Searching

In a packed train, humanity closes in on me. I reach for you, but you are not there. Yet in the solitude of the wilderness, I heard your voice.

Passing Joy

I scout the land In search of joy Cold snow crunches Beneath my feet Crisp winter air Exposes each breath I press on in the cold

Morning Praise — A Psalm of Praise

This morning my mind is filled with earthly concerns, yet my heart just wants to praise you dear God. I am drawn to the Psalmist who wrote Psalm 150 so many years ago yet it still rings true today. Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him […]

A Loving Desire for the Hardened Heart

I want them to have the same peace in Christ that I have in my life. Yet no matter how much I try, how much I pray for them, it seems their hardened hearts will not budge. Sometimes I feel I am the barrier to them seeing Jesus as the way to salvation.

Nurturing “Joy in the Faith”

This passage caused me to examine my own life and my devotion to Christ. While I may long to be with Christ, I don’t always share Paul’s dedication to be with those who need to be nurtured in their faith in Christ.

Be Resolute this New Year

As I look to a new year, I wonder if I have grown closer to God in the past 12 months. Psalm 119:1-24 is instructive as I look at how to align my life more with God’s desires.