Click here to find the Shiney Notes page. Dear children,Sometimes I feel myself wanting to wrestle with my words. The person in front of me is using different words, and sometimes I think my words are right. Sometimes I just want to be right. In those moments, I am learning to pull myself away. I … Continue reading Shiney.Notes.1
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Sent for what exactly?
Eyes on Jesus and Shine “Follow Me.” The words of Jesus to each disciple as He called them into His seminary internship program. Each one made a difficult life choice to turn towards Jesus and away from the work of their hands. Rabbi Jesus offered an opportunity to go and learn. This was an opportunity … Continue reading Sent for what exactly?
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God’s New Thing: the importance of forgetting
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
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The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom
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
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He’s with you in the dark
“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
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I want what He’s having…
“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…
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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.
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