Have you ever felt that, despite all of your prayers, God remains silent? You desperately need answers, but the answers don’t come? Perhaps you feel as though you are locked in a vault—your prayers hit the ceiling and bounce back—nothing in and nothing out. There can be any number of reasons why we don’t always... Continue Reading →
Unity
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV) Having been... Continue Reading →
Getting in the Way Part Three
“If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.” (1 John 5:16, ESV)
Empty Nets
“And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into the deep and led down your nets for a catch.’ And Simon answered, ‘Master, we have toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.’” (Luke 5:4-5 ESV). I mentioned last week that I’ve been... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Orienteering
It will serve us well to remember that the Holy Spirit will never lead us away from the Word. The Spirit and the Word are forever aligned.
30-Day Challenge: Called
"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV). There are those who have been specifically called of God to a ministry... Continue Reading →
30-Day Prayer Challenge, Day 29
"The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry" (Psalms 34:15 ESV). The Challenge So, we have been mindfully acknowledging God's presence in our lives several times throughout each day. And in so doing, we have found strength through His Spirit. We have learned to think less about our... Continue Reading →
30-Day Prayer Challenge, Day 26
"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" (Psalms 34:8 ESV). The Challenge Well, yesterday was a rough day for me. I had a lot of things go wrong, and my frustration level just kept rising. I hadn't set any reminders, as it isn't often... Continue Reading →
30 Day Prayer Challenge, Day 25
"...praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints" (Ephesians 6:18 ESV). The Challenge and the Verse You know how, when you spend a lot of time with someone, you know how they would think and what they... Continue Reading →
30-Day Prayer Challenge, Day 24
"Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..." (Matthew 6:9 ESV). The Challenge and the Verse If you have read this blog for a while, you are aware of my struggles with depression and chronic pain. Sometimes I think that its hard enough being a Christian without the pain and depression, and wonder... Continue Reading →
Skipping Stones 