I will rescue you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in […]
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Eloi, Not Abba: Recognizing Jesus’s Cry on the Cross
This moment for Jesus is a far cry from the one on the mountain. There, he stood with his two closest friends- Peter and John. There, God’s presence was affirmed in the bright cloud which appeared overhead. There, God’s voice proclaimed publicly, ““This is my Son, the Beloved;[c] with him I am well pleased; listen to […]
Holding on to a Generational Deep Hope in our Brokenness
The wounds cut deep; both physically and figuratively. Several Decembers ago, I fell down the stairs. People sometimes talk about traumatic events as experienced through a surreal slow motion reality at the time. That would perfectly describe how it played out for me. Returning from a late church meeting, I longed for rest. While snuggling […]
Who is He? Encountering Jesus Through the Eyes of the Woman in Luke 8
The moments of that day still linger in my mind. Some memories find themselves woven into your senses. Sounds, words, and smells quickly remind me of the events that transpired. At times, I catch myself pushing back tinges of fear as I watch my daughter rest. Is she only sleeping? How did deep despair and […]
Guest post: Even as the wheels spin, ruts are forming – Encouragement for the struggles of parenting
Today, I welcome Kelsey Scism to the blog. She shares her words on parenting today. Please go over to her site later and give her some love by reading more of her words. Even as the wheels spin, ruts are forming – Encouragement for the struggles of parenting One day as I rushed into the […]
How Do You Raise Kids to Love God?: An Interview With Author Shelly Wildman
Today, I welcome Shelly Wildman to the blog! She is a friend I met through my Redbud Writer’s Guild. Among the many titles she wears, author is one of them! Shelly’s new book, First Ask Why: Raising Kids to Love God Through Intentional Discipleship released on April 24. Packed with encouragement, her book addresses the […]
