Truth in Unexpected Places

On this Friday before Easter, on the day we focus on how Jesus suffered for our sins, how do we answer Pilate’s question, “What is truth?”

Prayer Journey — Forgiven Fear

What was it like that week prior to the crucification? I wonder if I would have been caught up in the euphoria of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, not understanding the warnings Jesus gave about what was about to happen. I wonder Lord if my walk is in you or in my own human pride. […]

Trust His Unfailing Love and Power

A dear friend shared this post in an email during a particularly trying week. She listed verses to encourage us to T.R.U.S.T. — Trust His unfailing love and mighty power.

Reassurance

In this temple of God’s creation, I feel his gentle hand upon me
I feel his gentle grace, his love surrounding me

Faith in Security

When we put more faith than God in house security systems to protect us and money to provide for us, they can quickly become idols we worship.

Prayer Journey — Trust

You have been placed here at this time, this moment in history. You are uniquely qualified for God’s plan for your life.

Prayer Journey — On Your Side

What does it mean to walk with you dear God, to walk side by side on the path of life? To walk the cool path in the woods in the early morning light, showing me the trees and the leaves shimmering in the breeze; walking along a beach in the dark of night, directing my […]

Prayer Journey — True Purpose

May I rest in your purpose, not my own sense of what my purpose is at this moment. Help me not to draw on worldly wisdom, but renew my faith in you; renew my spirit and my hope in you.

Letting God Multiply the Little We Have

Jesus encourages us to look beyond our own abilities and resources and seek Him. Too often we respond like Phillip where we can only see the cost or like Andrew where we can only see what is in front of us.

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 […]