Often, I enjoy reading, reflecting on and journaling insights I gain from scripture. The other day, I spent some time in Isaiah 40:26-31 (click to read) and appreciated these gifts as I wait on the Lord: 25-26 ? I too often lose sight of your majesty and immensity, Father. Your personal care of the countless […]
God With Us
For the past few months I’ve been thinking a lot about the interaction between God and Moses at the burning bush. The story is really incredible on a number of levels, but I’ve been lingering on a few words. Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; […]
Morning Prayer: Luke 8:1-15
Reading 1?? A Word After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him. (Luke 8:1 NIV) What was Jesus basic message? Luke says that he was ?proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.? To what degree […]
Costly Intimacy
Most of us desire intimacy in our relationships, whether relationships with spouses or friends or God. But when it gets right down to it, are we willing to pay the price for greater intimacy? Too often we want the rewards of intimacy without being willing to go through the often arduous process it takes to […]
How to Engage Lectio Divina: Forgiven Much
One of the practices that has been personally meaningful, as well as an important element of our spiritual leadership training, is engaging the scriptures through Lectio Divina. (We?ve developed a free Lectio Divina resource you can download from our website.) Read: Luke 7:36-50 NIV Reading 1 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been […]
The Center of My Thirsts
1You, God, are my God, ? ? ?earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you,? ? ? ?my whole being longs for you, ? ? ? ? ? in a dry and parched land? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?where there is no water. 2I have seen you in the sanctuary? ? ? […]
Keeping Vigil
Several years ago, a friend of mine became very ill. Her family was unable to come and be with her, so her boss made a commitment to remain by her side during her last days, which were spent in the hospital. Her boss faithfully watched over her, making sure she had everything she needed and […]
