Peace through a shared experience

and on Earth peace to men on whom His favor rests. Luke 2:14 NIV Peace is found at His table. It's the knowing that He, Jesus, Savior of the world, is here with us. His presence, which is our peace, is why Jesus came down to us in bodily form. Jesus is our peace. {Ephesians … Continue reading Peace through a shared experience

Eager expectation of good

A definition from Merriam-Webster:  Hope: 1. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment.  2. to expect with confidence (as in trust). {Waitโ€ฆ watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. Itโ€™s my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good

Morning Communion: Your Blood

One of those lightbulb moments. Wait, Iโ€™ve read this scripture before. But Iโ€™ve never read it like this before. The atoning blood of the Lamb. Always Godโ€™s plan A. #eyesonjesusandshine #withness #livelovebrightly #planA

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:

Job neverโ€ฆ

Day 4. 2025. Reading the Bible chronologically 365 days. โ€œOne day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. The Lord said to Satan, โ€œWhere have you come from?โ€ Satan answered the Lord, โ€œFrom roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.โ€ Then the Lord said … Continue reading Job neverโ€ฆ

Iโ€™m fine!

Good morning, cherished one. How are you today? No, I mean really, how are you today? I know you know the socially, western culturally correct response is that you are fine, however, thatโ€™s not what weโ€™re about here, in this space. {He already knows so itโ€™s okay to be honest. You are already cherished anyway.} … Continue reading Iโ€™m fine!

Who owns the breath?

We are planners. Westerners, I mean. Arenโ€™t we wired by our culture to have a plan, stock our calendars with appointments, and respond to greetings with just how incredibly busy we are? We (Westerners) are driven from a young age to think about (plan) what we want to do when we grow up. We are … Continue reading Who owns the breath?