The Upward Gaze
We are turning this week to Psalm 123, the fourth of the Psalms of Ascent, where we find the psalmist turning his eyes to look to God. It is with this act of gazing upward that we can come to understand the stance of faith. “Faith is the upward vision of the...
The Light Never Fails
"So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord ..." (2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT) "A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life, disappointments will...
Perspective
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Perspective. This was a difficult word prompt and I'll admit, I sat for some time trying to get my thoughts together. Perspective. It's how...
The Sacred Chase
Having grown up in the church, I often heard of the importance of a close relationship with Jesus. Yet on any given day, there are way too many voices and responsibilities distracting us from Him. As life became quieter, more isolated even, it was the perfect time to...
Breath & Life
I made a pot of soup the other day. The mere process brings me a sense of comfort, which is probably why it is called "comfort food". I saved the bones from a roasted chicken to make this second meal. Chopping carrots, celery, parsnips, and onions, I add them into the...
Seeking, Pride & Opportunities
The devotional "Awaken" by Priscilla Shirer brought much needed encouragement last week ... “But why did you need to search?†he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?†(Luke 2:49, NLT) In this Scripture, Mary finds Jesus in the...