“As soon as you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God … then you shall set out from your place and follow it.” – Joshua 3:3 ESV They must have stood on the shores of the Jordan River filled with anticipation and hope. After 40 years of walking in desolation, […]
“The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.” – Psalm 145:14 There was a time when I walked most days with my head held low. My eyes seeing the world only from my empty heart on down. Worry and fear hung around my neck like a millstone. The […]
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.” 2 Timothy 1:6 NKJV I once heard a pastor say faith was like chocolate milk. It sounds strange, but it’s one of those statements I’ve never forgotten, and find myself mulling over from time to time. So how exactly is […]
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. – Proverbs 4:23 KJV It was a lousy day. Words came from my mouth, piercing and punching at every turn. I tried to fix the hurt they caused, but pain seemed to flow like a river between her […]
“And we rejoice in the HOPE of the glory of God.” Romans 5:2 NIV (emphasis mine) Are you Hurting? “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Are the Obstacles too many? “The Lord is a refuge to the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” […]
“Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.” – Hebrews 12:12-13 ESV I spend a lot of time going around what hurts me. I move and evade, and go […]
“I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.” – Exodus 33:22 NIV So you’ve started something big. Whether it’s marriage, parenting, ministry, or a job, you’ve taken on the next level of big. Full of passion and purpose, you started […]
Then Solomon spoke: “The Lord said He would dwell in the dark cloud.” – 1 Kings 8:12 NKJV There are times in life when the proverbial “kick me” sign is taped firmly to our backs. Day after day, we wander around with the weight of our troubles plastered squarely between our shoulder blades. We lament […]
