Our Worship Worship often helps me to get in touch with my deep poverty. I am never more destitute than when I stand before the glory of my King and Savior in adoration and love. The songs I sing never quite capture the fullness of my gratitude and love for God, no matter how heartfelt. […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (First Wednesday of Advent)
Our Worship We worship a God who has raised and nurtured us for Himself. What arises in you as you consider this marvelous verse? Allow praise to flow naturally from being so loved. Psalm 80:17 The Voice (VOICE) Let Your protective hand rest on the one who is at Your right hand, the child of man whom You have […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (First Tuesday of Advent)
Our Worship Let’s soak in this verse for our worship today. Prayer: Lord, your face glows with love toward us. We ask only that you look upon us in our dark places. Restore us today, Lord. Amen. Spend some time here noticing what you see and feel when you imagine God’s shining gaze finding your […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (First Monday of Advent)
Worship Let’s begin again with worship with Psalm 80:16-18. Contemplate places of loss you may have experienced or are currently experiencing. Where does your hope lie? What would it look like for you to call upon God’s name today? Psalm 80:16-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 16 They have burned it with fire; they have cut […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (First Sunday of Advent)
A note regarding these Advent reflections What a beautiful day it is today to worship our Lord in expectancy, to take a posture of hopeful, glorious waiting. For our King is coming, His face shining with saving love for us. These Advent reflections are designed to complement a daily devotional time you may already have. […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Preparing for Sunday)
If you are new to the season of Advent, I hope you’ll join me on this journey of waiting. Advent is a season that is observed in many Christian denominations, expressions and churches. Observing Advent means to prepare our hearts for the coming Jesus. Advent is a season of waiting. In other words, Advent is […]
Leading from Behind
A gunshot echoed across the hills as I joined the many hikers who started their trek down the trail at the start of the BLAST! Hike-a-thon. BLAST! is a 24-hour hiking fundraiser where endurance, challenge, and camaraderie join together to raise money for Discovery Ministries. I have logged many miles on this trail over the […]
