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

Sent for what exactly?

Eyes on Jesus and Shine โ€œFollow Me.โ€ 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?

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

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

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

โ€œTrust 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.โ€โ€ญโ€ญProverbsโ€ฌ โ€ญ3โ€ฌ:โ€ญ5โ€ฌ-โ€ญ6โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ 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.

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?