“Where once there were thorns, cypress trees will grow, where nettles grew, myrtle will sprout up. These events will bring great honor to the Lord’s name; they will be an everlasting sign of His love and power.” (Isaiah 55:13 NLT) We’ve been taking about growth…
Author: Anna
“One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision…” (Acts 10:3 NIV) I love this Bible account of Cornelius and Peter. Cornelius is a gentile; yet generous and diligent in prayer. Scripture describes him as God-fearing. One afternoon, he had a vision…
I’m thinking about my own small ‘yes’ to God. It’s not as big as Abraham’s, but for me it’s uncomfortable.
During my Live Dead reading today, I noted the startling differences between Hezekiah and Jesus’ approach of death.
Foolish people bow before created things that cannot bring them life. Wise people worship the Creator Himself.
So often we attempt to carry our life in our own strength. And we wear ourselves out when we were meant to share our burden and with a holy and strong God.
“and my hope is in You all day long.” (Psalm 25:5 NIV) We’ve had some long days lately. Anytime you load up all your earthly goods and move down the road, it makes for long days. But the sun is up and so am I;…
When we are living in sin and we experience the searing presence of the Holy Spirit, we squirm under His inquisition.
David reminds us that the path God picks for us is the right path for His name’s sake.
In our flesh, in the dirt of day-to-day living, it may feel like God has failed. Our story might be deeply marked by loss. We may be tempted to believe the lie of divine abandonment. But we must recall: God isn’t through just yet.