Morning communion: How could I not recognize your presence?

October 5, 2025 โ€œBut Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened. That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each … Continue reading Morning communion: How could I not recognize your presence?

We will leave the Light on for youโ€ฆ

As Christ followers, we have been given a great assurance that in Heaven we have a beautiful home awaiting us, a loving Father, and a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on toward the finish line. The welcome mat is out for those who make their way home today. The lights are on in Heaven. … Continue reading We will leave the Light on for youโ€ฆ

Jesus intercedes for usโ€ฆ

Not because we deserve it, but because of His great love for us. I am moving into a week of prayer and fasting. This devoted time of refreshment and consecration was already on the calendar, by God's design. I am today so grateful for the way God goes before us and hems us in from … Continue reading Jesus intercedes for usโ€ฆ

Dear Young People

September 12, 2025 In light of recent events, may I encourage you to focus your eyes on Jesus? Youโ€™re experiencing so much loss, pain, and sadness in these current days. Iโ€™m sorry. I love your fire. Your zeal is contagious. You remind me of the time when I first fell in love with Jesus. And … Continue reading Dear Young People

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.

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โ€œTwo become oneโ€ฆ not in a poof of vows said on one particular day. I think itโ€™s more of a long, slow merging over a lifetime.โ€Lisa Brittain Hereโ€™s to life @ 62 and 64. Our 60s! That sounds less fun than, โ€œWe were born in the 60s!โ€ Regardless, hereโ€™s to being married 37 years. Hereโ€™s … Continue reading Page 17

All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

Lord, please reassure every anxious parent heart every moment of this day, that Your eyes are upon their children. And for every, anxious child heart on back to school day, would You allow Your shalom peace to completely cover their shoulders and bring comfort throughout this day. Lord, we thank You for the good of … Continue reading All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers