I Know the Plans…the Past

It’s a difficult time to hold onto God. Chaos in the world and chaos in our personal lives makes it a challenge to trust that He’s present and that He’s at work redeeming, [...]

No More; Know More

Let Jesus be the mirror. So often we get stuck looking at ourselves rather than the One who came to save us. Our own reflection can only lead us into frustration, worry and sin. Looking at Jesus [...]

Illumination

At Christmas it can be so easy to think of Jesus as this sweet little baby and in that way underestimate the illuminating power of God’s light. Our Heavenly Father sent his light into the [...]

Direction

The darkness of our world cannot comprehend the light of Jesus Christ. It also can never, ever extinguish it! There is nothing that can overcome it or move it in any way. The light of God’s [...]

Dedication

We find in Isaiah and in other prophecies that Jesus Christ is referred to as yes, as the light, but also as a servant of God. One who came to seek and save that which was lost, sitting in [...]

Preparation

If each one of us is a candle before the LORD, what happens when our light goes out? Do we notice? Does it affect others around us? Do they notice? As a follower of Christ, each one of us is [...]

Idol Crushing

What are the golden calves that are in your life? What are the items that you turn to instead of God? What is it that you put your faith in? What is it that when the delay is happening, instead [...]

Unshakable

When everything gets dark and the desert wind blows, stand on this mountain! Be unshakable in your faith! Don’t listen to the lies that are being told to you. Instead, lean into God and [...]

The Stance of Faith

The Israelites battled evil in many forms. Whether we admit it or not, we battle evil today in many forms as well. In order to do so successfully, we need to choose our stance with care. When we [...]

A Confession of Complaint

The Israelites might have experienced the most epic rescue story ever, but they couldn’t seem to help themselves from complaining along the way. They were given so much…you and I have [...]