Biblical Meditation
Meditation has perhaps been overlooked by many Christians, particularly those who are not as familiar with liturgical traditions. However, the root of the practice is very much found in the Bible.
The Gift in Grieving
In trying times of sickness and grief, it is not always easy to focus on God. Our guest today, Liza R., shares her walk in grief and how she focused on God, who shows up.Liza persisted in focusing on God and now tells me her relationship with God is stronger than ever. Thank you, Liza, for sharing.
Breakthrough to Joy
God is faithful to walk with us to breakthrough to joy again, however long it may take. We are honored to have guest author Dianne Swart join us today to share her struggle with chronic illness and how she has regained her joy despite the new limitations.
Breakthrough and Redemption – Hope, joy, and dreams
More than restoration of a car, where everything is put back just as it was, God redeems our lives, our dreams. In redeeming Naomi’s dream of having a son, it did not look like what she expected.
Ruth, Loss and God
We see that God has indeed taken Ruth and Naomi under his wings, daily providing for them. He has provided for you and for me too. Daily.
Fellowship – We are never alone
We don’t need more Bible lessons; we need more walking in the light together, sharing our pains and struggles as well as our joys and triumphs.
Peace Robbers: Sickness and grief
This month addresses a topic that is both big and ugly. It is quite likely to immediately steal our peace. The topic is sickness and grief. They both steal our usual, our routine, our humdrum. What does the Bible say about sickness and grief? How do I handle sickness and grief as a Christian?
Rest Bible Verses - Free Download
He is faithful and true. His voice is a gentle whisper that I need to remind myself to listen for and be refreshed. Often. Free REST verses pdf download!
God is my Honor - Psalm 62
In reading Psalm 62, it occurred to me that the hurry and hustle can be a response to our wanting honor. We want the esteem of others around us. But verse 7 says God is my honor.
He Refreshes my Soul - Psalm 23
I’m trying to take being called a sheep as an invitation, an invitation to turn the thinking over to Christ. The Lord IS my shepherd.
Break the Hurry Habit
The gentle whisper of the Lord can only be heard when we have taken the time to be still and rest in His presence.
Gift of Rest(oration)
We all know the creation story: light, sky, land with vegetation, sun and stars, sea and air animals, land animals and man, rest. God could have stopped at day 6, said it was good, and then continued on with the rest of the story. But he chose to rest. We all need rest.
Increase Trust in the Lord – Part 1
We can increase trust in God, recalling who He is and what He has done are good places to start.
God’s Plan for Me is Good
Do we believe that His plans are to prosper us and give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)? That is trusting God.
Trustworthy: Sovereign and Wise
God is trustworthy in all things, sovereign over all and wise in the use of his power and authority.