”Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.“ Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV The Spirit of the Lord is here, with you presently. His Spirit is …
The Good Shepherd
Away from the flock; pacing back and forth along the fence. Head down, eyes scanning the ground, trying to figure out what to do about my son's problems. Jesus calls me to come and be with Him, closer to the flock. I am distracted as I go to Him. He scoops me up and holds …
I’ve been thinking about my relationship to the dark.
by Nicole Unice "Relationship" might feel like a strange word to use to describe light (or the absence of it) but it's the best word I can find to name something as dynamic as a word that describes a moment in time as well as a snapshot of our soul. The dark allows us to …
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Pain: Physical and Emotional
Imagine the following scenarios. In the morning you turn on the shower and place a thermometer under the flow to make sure the temperature is correct. Then in the evening you examine each inch of your body to make sure you have no abrasions. Now imagine a life without being able to appreciate a magnificent …
Photo courtesy of https://gcdiscipleship.com When life gets hard, it is rarely the circumstances themselves that derail us. Rather, it is our hidden misconceptions of God. False impressions of him create sneaky undercurrents of mistrust in our hearts, hampering our intimacy with him and our ability to face the circumstance with peaceful hearts. These misconceptions may …
Another Mother
My tears had started before I turned on the “God Hears Her” podcast episode of “Christ as a Baby.” I was on my way to meet my daughter an hour away to transfer a wagon load of food and a duffel bag full of gifts. For weeks we had been preparing for a visit from …
Overshadowed
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 ID 146834886 © Alexlinch | Dreamstime.com Every child wants to be close enough to be in the shadow of a parent that loves him. It’s a stable, safe space to be known, loved, and protected. After Jesus ascended to the …
God and the Runaway Bunny
The Runaway Bunny, the classic and beloved children’s picture book, was first published in 1942 by Margaret Wise Brown and has the rare privilege of being one of the few children’s books which has never been out of print. The story is about a young bunny who tells his mother how he wants to run …
Peace Treaty
I feel God asking us, "What are your conditions for peace?" Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 One definition for peace in the Greek is "an armistice; conditions …
Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts
Our Bibles are full of passages encouraging us to hide God’s word in our hearts. Three of my favorite verses which affirm this are Psalm 119:11, Jeremiah 31:33 and Hebrews 8:10. While it is good to hide His words in our hearts and minds by memorizing scripture passages, it is not always easy to do. …
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