My heart thumped in my chest as the current in the river picked up speed and the water roiled about me. I knew that I was approaching one of the largest rapids I had ever navigated as the river began to funnel itself into a narrow chute ahead. I had spent the previous day paddling […]
The Gift of Presence
“Do you believe that God is with you, right now while the lightning crashes overhead and the creek rises below?” The two college students I addressed had been leading all through the long hard day, and they glanced around them, their eyes wildly looking for some sense of safety and security. We had evacuated an […]
A Prayer Rhythm ? When My Heart is Overwhelmed
When I am overwhelmed, the path ahead seems long, unending. It presses in and I am alone. And yet I am not. Not really. Not ever. As I begin to form simple words, halting prayer words, I know?even if I don’t immediately feel?that God is with me. Over the last ten years or so I […]
Desire Good for Others
We all need to be seen, heard, known and affirmed. Speaking words of blessing, desiring the good for another, is a tangible way to give these gifts. Today, enjoy a?few scriptures I?ve used in the past as a word of blessing for my sons and?for others. How might God be inviting you to speak words […]
A Darker Shade of Hope, Part 2
Romans 5:2b-5, ?And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by […]
A Darker Shade of Hope, Part 1
Reflecting on Romans chapter 5, I see how Paul connects joy and hope, suffering and glory in a way that encourages (literally puts courage in me) and strengthens me. I pray that his words might be a source of encouragement to you in your journey these days as well. Romans 5:2b-5, ?And we rejoice in […]
Praying Psalm 139
Here is another prayer response to a Psalm. This is a wonderful way to engage scripture formationally. You may want to read Psalm 139 before you enter into this prayer and make it your own. Father, You search my life today and know exactly what is in me. You watch me sit down at my […]
