God’s New Thing: the importance of forgetting

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

A new thing. Do you remember a time in your life when you were giddy about doing a new thing? Was your adrenaline raging through your body so that sleep was impossible? Did you feel nervous and over the moon with anticipation all at the same time? Take a moment and let yourself remember (and … Continue reading God’s New Thing: the importance of forgetting

The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

May this be the day that Americans across this land, “from sea to shining sea”, 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

He’s with you in the dark

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“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ 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 He’s with you in the dark

I want what He’s having…

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I want comfort. God wants me to hold trust. … Continue reading I want what He’s having…

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

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

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.

How to trust God with a whole heart: it means putting yourself last.

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This (Proverbs 3:5-6) is the first Bible verse I memorized as a baby Christian. It was a challenge from a co-worker. He gave me … Continue reading How to trust God with a whole heart: it means putting yourself last.