Revealed. I love the books of the prophets. They are a portrait of You that can not be found any other place. For everything that feels harsh there, there is a greater and more profound declaration of love that permeates the revelation of You. Deep. Tender. Tough. Resilient. The way You describe Your love in … Continue reading
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Continue reading
Sometimes ‘life as usual’ just doesn’t exist. Whether it’s a tornado’s aftermath, a marathon bombing, or the power of deep lifetime-injustice, sometimes life can’t be ‘as usual’. And, perhaps even for some, ‘usual’ has never even existed. An abusive family, gut-wrenching poverty, a lifetime of oppressive war or culture – innumerable situations and stories of missing something … Continue reading
“The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Continue reading
“That you may live”. There is no other more powerful declaration than these well-spoken words found throughout* the pages of Deuteronomy regarding the revelation of Your heart toward people. They capture and weave into my heart the depth of love that resists the notion of a ‘legalistic judge’ and begin to reveal a heart … Continue reading
A Living Word. You have been found to be a living Word. A Word that is from forever before us, and extends to the everlasting. In the middle, is a dynamic and living presence that commands and creates life. Not just life from its roots in a Garden, but within every day, manifesting the same dust-into-human … Continue reading
“The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart…” Psalm 19:8 Continue reading
Good Morning, Morning, Day, in you stands a mighty, awesome One. His name is exalted above the earth. The seen and the unseen move at His will. Everything within you today is at His command. He lifts up, and also removes. Nothing is impossible in His care. Day, you are made as a vessel. In … Continue reading
Good Morning, Morning, Day, the voice of salvation is heard in you today. A voice that says “Come!”.* And a voice that calls the name of the Lord, “Yahweh!”* Weary* or thirsty*, hungry* or hurting* a voice calls throughout you today – “Come!”. Springs of refreshment* abound and today is the day of salvation*. “I … Continue reading
Good Morning, Morning, Day, within you, I will not be overcome. Though oppression arises and presses, a refuge is in your midst for me. A tower of strength secures my heart and my hope. Songs of deliverance are heard in you and scatter the sounds of fear. The Lord of Hosts is present in you … Continue reading
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