“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? John 14:1-2 (NLT). Up in the safety of the tree branches, baby birds sit comfortably amongst the scrounged up tw[...]
"Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience." Hebrews 4: 11 (ESV). In the Old Testament, the law established a calendar that included a day of rest called the Sabbath; some festivals, like Passover, had two days of rest on the first and the last day of the week, which[...]
BEHOLD THE MAGNIFICENT DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST!! “AND NOW WE ALL, WITH UNVEILED FACE, BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF THE LORD...” 2 Corinthians 3:18(A) “One of the most amazing revelations of God comes to us when we learn that it is the everyday things of life that we realize the magnificent deity of Jesus Christ” (Oswald Chambe[...]
It's a beautiful phrase to consider: "Christ's invitation to you." In public school, getting invited to something was a momentous occasion: Birthday parties, pool parties, BBQs, play dates, and more. Knowing that someone desired my presence, the warmth that would fill my heart was overwhelming and wonderful. And that emotion[...]
“Come to me. (…) Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30(MSG). Many years ago, I had a very vivid dream. I dreamed I was sitting on the ground among the branches of a bush in the middle of a forest. All was quiet until I heard footsteps from a distance. My view was obstructed[...]
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. Psalm 33:18 (ESV). Hagar Narrowed eyes, an aggressive stance, and ugly words spit in rage; I may have deserved it, but the hostility in Sarai’s high-pitched voice shocked me. Everyone in the vicinity knew her threats were no joke.[...]
"Above him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two, he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!" Isaiah 6:2-3 (RSV). It is impossible to fully understand the holiness of God[...]
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (ESV). In a time where many things are being questioned and, in some cases, changed, what remains trustworthy? This is an important question to consider. While the rumbling under our feet might be louder than usual, I can almost guarantee there have been sea[...]
Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:13-14a (ESV). “I AM WHO I AM”—a statement full of power and authority, yet f[...]
By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 1 John 3:19-20 (ESV). My breathing was shallow, my hands shaky, and my conscience full of shame. Even though it was a cold February day, I was sweating pro[...]