Ever feel trapped or boxed in? It could be in a relationship, a job, a health issue, or any difficult situation. That’s the time to remember, before Jesus left this world, he promised to send us the Holy Spirit to live in us. He’s promised that Spirit to all who believe in him. So remember,Continue reading “There is Freedom”
Category Archives: Scripture
Teach Me, Lord
Thank you, God, for loving me enough to teach me. Keep my heart open so I might listen and obey.
Come to Rest
“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”
The Path to Life
Whether I wander a couple of feet off the path, or I walk miles away makes no difference. I am so thankful, Lord, that you welcome me back, whenever and wherever I may wander. Thank you for your grace. I pray you’ll keep my feet on your path of life.
Christ’s Peace
Do I truly let Christ’s peace RULE in my heart? Peace, not fear, anger, or dissension. It’s so easy to revert to those emotions rather than letting peace rule. Lord, forgive me for letting my own emotions rule my heart. Teach me to yield to you and allow your peace to be primary in me.Continue reading “Christ’s Peace”
The Rising Son
Early in the morning, in the pre-dawn gray light, I wander around the retreat center. As I meander past the ghostlike trees, my feet crunch in the gravel path. The wind sighing high above in the treetops provides an oasis of peace and quiet away from the noise and bustle of the city. While theContinue reading “The Rising Son”
He Brings Joy
If you are weeping, remember that your Savior longs to bring you joy. It may not be in the time you want or in the way you want, but it will be glorious. Trust in him and rejoice in the goodness he brings you in the morning.
Home
“Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says: ‘You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests’—the same voice that gave life to the first Adam and spoke to Jesus, the second Adam; the same voice that speaks to all the children of God and sets them freeContinue reading “Home”
Growing Our Faith Together 