He sees you in the darkness

I see darkness. A spot of light illuminates a man hunched over on the floor. Heโ€™s grieving. The atmosphere is heavy with loss and isolation. But thereโ€™s a spot of Light. El Roi, the God who sees me.

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:

Donโ€™t give up foreverโ€ฆ

Quote: Jim Valvanoโ€œDonโ€™t give up. Donโ€™t ever give up.โ€ If you are a college basketball fan you might recognize that admonition from a well-known coach who fought hard against cancer until the very end. He was an encourager and coached us all to live to the full, whether a player or a fan. He coached … Continue reading Donโ€™t give up foreverโ€ฆ

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Dear children, You are LAVISHly loved! Itโ€™s important that we tell you who you are as dearly loved humans created in the image of God. You are created by love to glorify your Maker. Hereโ€™s an acrostic to help you remember how God sees you just as He made you. Loved Accepted Victorious Innocent Secure … Continue reading shiney.notes.2

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

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?