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 precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart…” Psalm 19:8 Continue reading
Adorned. Bride. Beauty. Robed. Forgiven. Realized.* The work of Your hand and Your love are deep and life-engaging. Creating-anew life from the places it simply didn’t exist before. But not just any life. Adorned. Ornamented with color and beauty that is vibrant and reflective of something truly alive. Jewels of joy & grace & peace … Continue reading
You are a living God.* You invite Your people into Your presence and there You call out in us the things that have yet to find life in us. Hope, faith and, the the greatest of things, love. You call them by name, and before Your throne, they come. Life to the lifeless.* Springs in the wilderness.* Light … Continue reading
A long time ago I remember putting myself in the place of one of the disciples – mentally, emotionally – as they saw You hanging on the cross. ‘Why did my Jesus have to die?’, was my question. Why did my Jesus have to die?. I can not even imagine their torment. Living & eating, … Continue reading
See. “Behold, I make all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Continue reading
Reminded. Your thoughts flooded me yesterday and it was the peace that I was needing, plus the reminders of things forgotten. ‘Love well,’ You reminded me. The objective You had given in the fall of last year, for this year. The abstractness of this needed some guidance. So You continued with the reminders. ‘Bless your … Continue reading
Wanderings. I’ve been standing on the edge of the Jordan listening, and a story that I am familiar with is taking on new meaning. Moses is recounting the sad tale of the generation that didn’t make it through the wanderings of the wilderness. He’s reviewing the command, their complaints, his encouragement, and then reveals the … Continue reading
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