A Sabbath Lament:

A call to Worship Good morning! Itโ€™s Sabbath Day. And we need You Jesus. Weโ€™re tired and weary from putting it all out there for the job, the family and the fun. Weโ€™ve spent ourselves on screens and activities. We come to Sunday tired, and empty. Like those who encountered Jesus on Earth, we meet … Continue reading A Sabbath Lament:

The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

May this be the day that Americans across this land, โ€œfrom sea to shining seaโ€, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

Heโ€™s with you in the dark

โ€œBlessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.โ€โ€ญโ€ญMatthewโ€ฌ โ€ญ5โ€ฌ:โ€ญ10โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Withness is Jesus Oh how our Jesus understands this statement. While it feels lonely to be persecuted, He is with you. And surely the darkness threatens to hide your existence. Perhaps, you are sure no one sees … Continue reading Heโ€™s with you in the dark

Are you in the waiting? Watch, weep, and whisper.

Here are a some practical next steps while you wait. Watch what is true. Weep over what will not be. Whisper sacrificial prayers to God. There was a season in my life that I named watch, weep, whisper. It was a grieving season of watching dreams die, weeping over the pain of things that would … Continue reading Are you in the waiting? Watch, weep, and whisper.

The Divine Invitation to Rest: Embracing God’s Example

What would it look like in your imagination to start to immediately walk with Him - all the while dropping your stuff and receiving His rest?

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Failing is easy; just do nothing.Success is hard; you have to try 24/7.~Lisa Brittain This post is dedicated with love and respect for all who are persevering with God in marriage. Weโ€™re cheering you onโ€ฆ 37 yearsโ€ฆ Lots of good, some truly hard seasons, and some real bloopers. But our commitment to God has won … Continue reading Page 16

Under trial?

Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ in the trial. Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ in the storm. Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ in the relationship. Eyes on Jesusโ€ฆ is always the right answer. Whatever youโ€™re going through right now, you can trust that Jesus has already been there. Maybe itโ€™s an actual trial. Jesus knows about being arrested and pulled in before … Continue reading Under trial?