By this we come to know (progressively to recognize, to perceive, to understand) the [essential] love: that He laid down His [own] life for us; and we ought to lay [our] lives down for [those who are our] brothers [in Him].1 John 3:16 amp I have read or heard this (or a version of it)... Continue Reading →
Called to Move
This past week, over and over I am seeing the reminder to not be selfish, to not be self-centered, and to extend God's love selflessly. I know that it's a fight during normal times. When fear is pounding on our door demanding to come in, the easiest thing is to shove everything in front of... Continue Reading →
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To Fear or Be Refined?
With the chaos that has overtaken our world, it is easy to become panicked and anxious. The other day I was browsing Facebook and though most of the posts I was reading were trying to make this heavy situation a bit lighter, I still felt panic trying to come upon me. The same thing happened... Continue Reading →
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When I’m Not the One that Knows
"I'm thankful You know what's going on." These are the words I spoke and found comfort in last night. Isbe had woken up crying her 'something's really wrong' cry, which in and of itself is not necessarily a rare thing at night. What concerned me the most was how tight she gripped me when I... Continue Reading →
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The Thorn in My Flesh
From a young age I have had a fear of forever. Not forever as in, "I'll love you forever," because who doesn't want that? I mean forever as a timeline. Which is crazy because as a Christian, our great hope is to live forever with the Holy Trinity in heaven, right? I remember briefly being... Continue Reading →
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Yesterday’s Manger, Tomorrow’s Promise
Yesterday the manger was filled. Today the Angels have returned to the Father, their song only reverberating in nature and the minds of men. The Shepherds have returned to their flock and the Wise Men won't meet Jesus for another two years. Mary and Joseph have a new baby, and yes He's the Lord of... Continue Reading →
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Asking With Reverence
Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you." Matt. 7:7 (ampc) I have heard this verse my entire life. It is one of the mantras of Christianity. "Ask and you will receive, seek and you... Continue Reading →
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Peter’s Denial
By the majority of accounts, Jesus simply tells Peter that Peter will betray Him. However, in Luke, Jesus not only tells Peter about the betrayal but then He says: "But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen... Continue Reading →
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Looking at Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea had a heart for God but is only known as the lender of Jesus' tomb.
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Needing a New Revelation
A former youth pastor of mine would tell us, "People leave the church because they have not had a personal revelation of the Cross," and you know what? I believe him. Not because someone I've admired told me so, but because I have personally experienced it. I grew up in a Christian home and though... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 