“We draw people to Christ not by loudly discrediting what they believe or by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their heart to know the source of it.” Madeleine L’Engle Lord, divert my focus fromContinue reading “Sharing the Light”
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Our God Restores
Our God Restores “Make me hear joy and gladness, that the bones You have broken may rejoice.” Psalm 51:8 My heart breaks for our country. It’s broken, divided along political lines, along racial lines. Angry hearts, pointing fingers, violence and divisiveness separate us. Broken bones. Broken hearts. God of restoration, heal our land, knit togetherContinue reading “Our God Restores”
The Caterpillar’s Change
Picture the caterpillar: its tiny legs work furiously, and its belly nearly drags the earth as it inches along, crawling from plant to plant, contentedly munching its leafy green diet. But one day the caterpillar changes. It stops eating and spins a cocoon where it stays, snug and secure. Eventually, it emerges, totally changed. FormerlyContinue reading “The Caterpillar’s Change”
Words of Encouragement
DOUBT NOT HIS GRACE BECAUSE OF THY TRIBULATION, BUT BELIEVE THAT HE LOVETH THEE AS MUCH IN SEASONS OF TROUBLE AS IN TIMES OF HAPPINESS. ~ CHARLES SPURGEON~
How are you trusting Him during difficult times?
Reflected Sunlight
A narrow shaft of morning light streams across the table. Right in its path sits a water bottle. As I write in my journal and turn the pages of my Bible, the water in the bottle shakes ever so slightly. The sunlight reflecting off and through that water dances on the table, bright white andContinue reading “Reflected Sunlight”
If My People
Last night I woke up around 4:30. I spent some time in prayer before curling up, ready to fall back asleep. But God had other plans. He kept bringing II Chronicles 7:14 to my mind. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turnContinue reading “If My People”
His Darkest Hours
After Judas had collected his jingling 30 pieces of silver, a period of darkness and pain descended on Jesus. When he tried to pray in the garden with his closest friends, they all fell asleep, leaving him to struggle alone. The darkness continued, one thing after another. With Judas leading the way, a mob ofContinue reading “His Darkest Hours”
Judas
Judas You may have heard of me: my name is Judas. Yes, I attended the “last supper.” But my mind was elsewhere. Three years before I’d been drawn to Jesus because of politics. I had been so weary of the Roman rule I was ready to do anything to foster rebellion against them. How desperatelyContinue reading “Judas”
Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
It was a job reserved for servants. Not just any servants, either. Only the lowliest of servants washed the guests’ feet. Any man wealthy enough to have servants could expect to have one wash the dust from his feet on a daily basis. Imagine this: You come home after a hard day’s work and collapseContinue reading “Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet”
Growing Our Faith Together 