Not everything about Christmas is mistletoe & holly, or sugar & spice. Sometimes the season brings dashed hopes and broken hearts. We may have recently lost loved ones, or have broken relationships, or family that live far away. Our celebrations can feel bittersweet. So how do we hold on to hope when our hearts are …
I’m so excited to write this blog post! As Christmas approaches my thoughts turn to Jesus and what my life was like before I knew him. And how because of Jesus, previously impossible things have happened in my life. This equation came to mind — Me + Jesus = ____________. Can you fill in the …
Have you ever stood in worship and felt awe in the presence of God? That’s what I felt this week. Imagine, if you will, the church newly decorated for Christmas—the tree, the lighted garland, the nativity—the worship team leads the congregation in songs about Jesus birth, and the pastor gives an invitation to share in …
I was just sitting in church listening to the Pastor read through some announcements when he said something about “looking for more,” and the words implanted in my brain like a message from heaven or a highlighted passage. So here I am, writing in obedience to God’s direction. There are two ways to look at …
I decided to wait to write my blog tomorrow, because I had three things on my schedule today. I have my title—Looking for More—but not the time. But God impressed upon me to give him just a minute and see what happens. I still plan to write tomorrow, but here is what my minute with …
As my journey progresses into all the revelations of how pursue, my word for the year, applies, I pray you will find applications for your life as well. Today I’m exploring how God pursues us. Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus. So the Pharisees and the teachers of the …
Well… I guess I’m going deep today. The verses that Holy Spirit have been bringing to mind are not the kind to tickle your ears. They are the kind that hold up a magnifying glass. If you are just starting to get to know God, this post is not a place to begin, but it …
We had a guest pastor this Sunday and though his sermon was about prayer and a very good sermon, it was some opening comments that struck me. He said he loved the body of Christ, and even if it can be a challenge, we should too. He pointed out that even among the apostles, Jesus …
For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. Hebrews 13:14 NLT My son lost someone in his household this weekend. While we were celebrating a graduation, birthdays, and Father’s Day, another family was facing a tragedy. When I consider their pain I realize how my …
Sometimes the direction of my blog is a surprise to me. This is one of those times. When I sat in church on Sunday, taking communion and listening to the sermon, I had a revelation about the Holy Spirit and a verse that planted in my thoughts. Here is the revelation: The same Holy Spirit …
The Far Reaches of Grace 