God Gives Rest

“It is useless for you to work so hard, from early morning until late at night, anxiously toiling for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” (Psalm 127:2 NLT) My quest for rest in 2020 continues. Again in my daily devotions,…

Revived

“Will You not revive us again, that Your people will rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:6 NIV) I knew a man who died once. Had a heart attack in his front yard. He flatlined before the ambulance arrived. They used the paddles to bring him back.…

A Timeline for Restoration

“God has made everything beautiful for it’s own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT) I received my online syllabus for New Testament Survey yesterday. I’m relieved to access it early (class begins in ten days) but I’m also intimidated…

Changing Our Name

“My grace is enough. It’s all you need.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 MSG) I’ve been thinking about Naomi this morning, how she left her country full and came back empty. She felt so marked by her experiences in exile that she was compelled to change her…

Cooperative Healing

“But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message. “Go wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.” (2 Kings 5:10 NLT) Sometimes healing is a process and it…

Aftermath

“But now take a look. I’m going to give this city a renovation, working a true healing inside and out. I’m going to show them a life whole, brimming with blessings. I’ll restore everything that was lost to Judah and Jerusalem. I’ll build everything back…