Confession of Sin
Those of Israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the wickedness of their fathers. They stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and spent another quarter in confession […]
Prayer and Chicken Pot Pie
A friend from church just had her first baby, so I made a chicken pot pie to bring to her for dinner. This is a joyful season in my friend group and in our church. There are so many new babies, foster placements, and family celebrations. I love to cook, and I have to cook […]
God’s Prevailing Power
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15 Often we are confused about whether or not something is from God. We long to know God’s will, and we long to discern […]
Demonstration of Miracles
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 3:10 Matthew 14 and 15 recount the miracles of Jesus feeding the five thousand and the four thousand who had come to hear Him teach. We also […]
Love Covers Sin
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8 In this passage from I Peter, Peter exhorts the believers to love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins. Eugene Patterson’s The Message puts it this way: Most of all, love each other as […]
Determination and Hard Work
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teacher to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of […]
Our Source of Power
You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today. Deuteronomy 8:17-18 […]
Taking a Risk
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. Luke 9:24 The Israelites had to take a risk when they stepped into the swollen waters of the Jordan River. Such a risk involves trusting God to go before us even when we do […]
Remembering Our Spiritual Milestones
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced I Chronicles 16:12 Whether you have just embarked on your spiritual journey or have been journeying for many years, I hope that you have recognized the importance of remembering spiritual milestones. It is important not only to remember these milestones, but […]
How do You See Jesus?
It’s post-Easter, but my heart is still engaged with the magnificence of Jesus who died in order for us to be reconciled to the Father; brought to Him; given life by Him, saved. It takes a lot for me to wrap my mind around Jesus walking to the cross in obedience to the Father out […]