Death, Our Hidden Hope
Worthy is the Lamb that once was slain To receive all glory, pow’r, and praise For with Your blood You purchased us for God Jesus, You are worthy, that is what You are Our worship team played this song in church on Sunday and the lyrics resonated with me in a powerful way. “For with […]
Where Can I Go?
Good morning friends! Today, I want to talk about God’s presence. Sometimes God’s presence may feel distant but I’m going to suggest that it’s not that God’s presence isn’t there. The question is, where are we? The choices we make affect how much of God’s manifest presence is working through us. If we want heaven […]
Mary & Martha: A New Perspective
In Luke 10, we read the story of Jesus in the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary. As Jesus was visiting Martha’s house, she was scurrying all around, cooking, and keeping house. The scripture says she was “distracted with much serving.” This was the expected role for a first-century Jewish woman. It was […]
Kick Fear to the Curb
Good morning friends! Today I want to talk about practical ways to deal with our fears. Fear is real and it can be paralyzing. Fear can cause us to fight or flight. The trouble is that fighting fear wears us out and fleeing fear is only a temporary solution. It comes back again. So how […]
Jehovah Rohi
Have you ever wondered why you need a shepherd? Of course not. We are not sheep! But we do need a shepherd. We need to be led as Christians by the Great Shepherd because He will lead us to the place of promise. He will lead us to the place of safety and care. Jesus […]
God’s Purpose Prevails
From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said that will I bring about; what I have planned, that will I do. (Isaiah 46:1) Good morning friends! Do you believe that God will do what He said He is going to do? […]
El Elyon, God Most High
We’re studying the name El Elyon, God Most High, in Teaching and Worship this week. Like Joanne writes in the beginning of the study guide, the name El Elyon tells us that nothing exists above God. All power, glory, and authority are His alone. Implicit in this statement is one challenging realization. Everyone and everything […]
His Love Endures Forever
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His love endures forever To Him alone who does great wonders, His love endures forever. This is just the beginning of Psalm 136 which continues in the same vein– reminding God’s people that in all that He […]
Breathe!
Routine days usually consist of: a list of prayer requests, another list from hubby, projects (the almost done ones and the new ones), children vying for attention, meetings scheduled to schedule more meetings, setting the day’s priorities and being intentional about an hour of quiet time, all in the short 24 hours of the day. […]
Beware of Life Passing By
Good morning to all of my making space for God friends! Here in South Carolina, the birds are singing, flowers are budding, the grass is greening. Recently, as I walked through my garden I heard a still small voice. I recognize this voice because for many many years He has spoken to me– it is […]