Quenching an Unquenchable Thirst

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. – John 6:35 There is a deep hunger inside that the world cannot satisfy. There is a deep thirst that the world cannot satisfy. Food only fills the […]

Finding Peace Amidst Anxious Thoughts

How can we not be anxious about things in this world? In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul offered some advice on how to find peace amidst the turmoil that surrounds us.

Prayer Journey — Contentment

You are ever present dear Lord, present in our life. May we seek you this day and be aware of your presence in our life. May we find rest in you dear Lord when we are restless about life. May we find peace in knowing you are in this moment with us. Your love is […]

Prayer Journey— The Body of Hope

Today I pray for the church, your church dear Lord. I pray that as one body in Christ Jesus, we may be complete; equipped for acts of service. May the church be unified through your word, your truth. May we share the hope God gives us through Jesus Christ. Help us to purify our body […]

Prayer Journey — True Peace

“Do not be troubled,” he tells me. “Do not be afraid,” he reassures me. He offers me peace, His peace. Yet I am still troubled, still fearful, still lacking peace. The world surrounds me with facades of peace. I hide behind that facade of peace, yet fear and trouble still lurk nearby. You give me […]

Prayer Journey — Not a Spirit of Timidity

It’s there, towering over me. I am frightened, too scared to move or say anything. I recoil into my feelings of not measuring up; my feelings of being less; my feelings of lacking. I dig deep into myself, but I cannot find the strength. Nothing. Yet His words speak to me: “For God has not […]

Prayer Journey — Who Am I?

The complexity of life contrasts against your simple statement “I AM.” The struggles of life contrast against “peace I give to you.” The temporary nature of things in life contrast against your eternal nature. Who am I next to you dear God? I am a contrast to you, yet you are not against me. You […]

Friday Faith — Grace and Peace

I collect Bible commentaries that are around 100 years old. Each Friday this month I will share an excerpt from one of these books. Today’s excerpt is from Charles Erdman from his 1930 book, The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians (commentary on Galatians 1:1-5): The greeting which Paul sends to these churches is summarized […]

Prayer Journey — Fragile

You dear God are steadfast, eternal, my fortress. You are the rock that withstands the storms of life. Your peace reigns in the midst of fear.

Morning Praise — The Gift of Peace

It is a gift laying before me to receive, to take into my hands, to open. “Peace I give you,” Jesus said. Even though I hold it in my hands, it is difficult to receive it, to embrace it, to understand it. Yet I praise you dear Lord that you offer us this peace. I […]