The Punishment that Brought Peace
"After a choked up confession to my mom, I went out into the winter night, and ended up weeping on the stoop of a darkened office building."
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Seeing Him Who Is Unseen
We must learn to hear the voice of Him who rarely speaks audibly and observe the actions of Him who is otherwise invisible.
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.
What Are You Looking For?
Jesus asked the disciple, “What are you looking for?” His questions are always penetrating. Our Lord is probing their hearts again.
Consider His Beauty
Study God in all His pre-existent glory, before He took on Himself human form. Think of the mighty love which drew Him from His throne to die on the cross. Admire Him as He…
Crying from the Cave
Are you crying from a cave just now? Will you trust God to sustain you amidst your challenges?
A Hope that Doesn’t Disappoint
Dear God, thank You that You have given us a reason to live. What would it be like to live without hope? And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has…
Knowing His Best – Walking in Rest
Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.
Prayer Changes Things
We are never without hope because we are never without prayer. Prayer confesses, “God can handle
A Walk of the Heart
Walking with the Lord is a walk that takes place in the heart—a heart to follow Him. My journey with the Lord is a walk to seek Him, and this is a walk of…
He Guides Me
Thank you, dear Father, for slowing down my frantic life and leading me to times of refreshment, rest, and nourishment.
Transplant
A character transplant is not something of the future, it already exists! This is the real nature of being a Christ-follower.
Letting God Lead Us
Instead of getting in the front seat to work things out, let God do the work. Trust in his timing. When we try to do things our way, it never pans out quite well,…
No Room for Jesus
God wants us to make him a priority, which means making room for Jesus. We can ask the Holy Spirit to help us glorify our Savior above all.
One Boot at a Time
What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of…
A New Prescription
I take medicine daily, too. I might skip a day without any horrid ramifications, but if I skip two or three days, my health may be endangered. The same with my spiritual life.
Cease Striving and Know
Be quiet. Wait upon the Lord and compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit;
Justice and Mercy
Is there anybody you'd rather not see in heaven? What if God chooses to extend mercy to that person? Would you go away and pout like Jonah?
Nothing is Too Broken
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18
Let’s Major in God
David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.
Approaching Storm
Lord, let me always be in awe of your power and wisdom that I do not foolishly attempt to take on the storms in my life by myself.