The Raging Calm Around You

Life storms. They are those unexpected events in your life that engulf you with trauma and seize your calm life. As the waves of hurt, worry, and pain pound away, you struggle to stop your life from capsizing and going under. You forget that Jesus is right there with you. “Teacher, do You not care […]

Prayer Journey—Instrument

Lord Jesus, make me an instrument of your peace. In a world full of so much turmoil, help me to reflect your peace. May I not be drawn into senseless conflicts that distract from your purposes dear God. Help me to bring your love, your peace, your righteousness to those caught in turmoil. Dear Lord, […]

Prayer Journey—Seasons of Life

Dear Jesus, each season of life brings with it new challenges. Sometimes those challenges roll in like a spring thunderstorm with violent velocity that pounds with pouring rain, and a fierce wind that knocks me down. I lay on the ground in the aftermath of that storm, soaked and chilled to the bone, unable to […]

A Guiding Hand in the Storm

There’s an interesting thing I noticed when I was reading Matthew 14:22-32. This is the passage where the disciples set out in a boat to go to the other side ahead of Jesus. While crossing, they are buffeted by wind and waves. Then they see Jesus walking on the water and are scared, thinking it’s […]

Prayer Journey — Glimmer of Hope

The storm clouds circle above. Darkness blocks the sun. I scan the horizon, but only grayness prevails. I feel the turbulent wind engulf me; menacing, threatening to break the calm. A feeling of dread overwhelms me. Then I see a small break in the clouds. Suddenly a sliver of light pierces the encroaching darkness. Hope […]

Waves of Regret

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A moment later the captain joined us with this Jonah character we picked up in Joppa. I thought he was trouble the minute I saw him…