August 27, 2021
Beauty Out of Ashes
Even as we pray for restoration and new life for the suffering people and land, may the sunsets remind us to look to the loving Creator who makes all things new, who brings beauty out of ashes.
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August 20, 2021
His Breath in Our Lungs
"It's your breath in our lungs..."* We frequently sing those words in Sunday worship but they carry far greater impact since my husband's recent illness.
Read more..August 14, 2021
Who Are You Looking For?
Who is it you are looking for?” Down through the ages the same question is whispered to every human at one time or another.
Read more..July 27, 2021
Famine and Then Feast
Lord, I am going through a famine in (personal area of your life). Would You help me to lean into You and trust that You will bring me into a feast of fullness? Thank You for your never ending love. Amen.
Read more..July 3, 2021
Speaking the Language
“We are Christ’s ambassadors.” By definition, ambassadors represent their own country to another government and the very best ambassadors learn the language of the country to which they are assigned.
Read more..June 17, 2021
Believing Before Seeing
In our world where scientific, rationalistic thinking is highly prized, it seems preposterous, even unwise, to state with assurance that one’s entire life on earth - and beyond - is based on the unseen.
Read more..May 28, 2021
The Power of Choice
Precious Lord, I confess that it is much easier to make excuses for myself than to intentionally grow in faith. Help me face myself honestly,
Read more..May 15, 2021
Confession Is Good for the Soul
Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.
Read more..April 12, 2021
No Safe Place
How is God our refuge? How do we run into the fortress he claims to be?
Read more..March 23, 2021
Works of Beauty
We are not created to be merely admired by others. God intends that we are to imitate Him by helping to produce other works of art.
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