I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 My heart hurts for the body of Christ. […]
Righteousness will go before Him and make His footsteps a way. Psalm 85:13 (ESV) It’s that time again. January rolls around each year with an invitation to take stock of our lives. And the same question raises a hopeful challenge. What can I do differently this year that will make my life better? We have […]
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Today marks the final day of 2014. I wonder, dear one. Was your year what you […]
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 What’s your favorite part of the Christmas story? Is it Mary’s response to a visiting angel? Or perhaps the terrified shepherds tending […]
But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. Psalm 38:15 ESV God answers prayer. I love the certainty of that promise. But our opening scripture also reveals another truth: We often have to wait for that answer. The waiting frustrates most of us. In this […]
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 God never moves without partnering with people. Yep, that’s what I said. The enemy would have us believe that God will just do what He wants […]
But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:17-18 ESV My world looks and feels a little different these […]
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 ESV A smile lurks at the corners of my eyes when I ponder our opening scripture. As a child I memorized Psalm 100 in song, an upbeat chorus proclaiming the truths of the verses and then breaking […]
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 (ESV) What a beautiful promise found in our opening scripture! Does it comfort you to know that Jesus is able to save you to the uttermost? He’s […]
“And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none.” Ezekiel 22:30 ESV Do you find that your prayers tend to be reactionary? Mine used to be. I’d offer grateful prayers […]
