Hebrews 11:8-10 – “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith, he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with […]
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Is Fear Tethering You to the Desert?
Are you going around in circles? Are you’re encountering the same old problems again and again? Are you longing to break free from unhealthy patterns? Do you feel stuck? Are you unable to climb out of a rut? Is it possible that ungodly fear is holding you back? Is disobedience fueled by that fear causing you […]
Heaping Coals of Fire
Romans 12:14-20 – Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought […]
Are Your Cries for Help Drowning Out His Response?
Dispatcher: “911, Please state the nature of your emergency.” Caller: “HELP!! Oh my God, there’s blood everywhere! Help!” Dispatcher: “Please calm down, sir. What is the nature of your emergency?” Caller: “Please, please help, she fell with a knife, and there is blood spurting all over. HELP! OH, Please help! She was cooking me breakfast!” […]
He’s Reaching Out, Let Him Pull You Up
In my mind’s eye, I saw a young man climbing up a steep and powder-soft sandy path. He’s about three-quarters up the trail, and if you look behind him, you can see it’s been quite a hike. By the gear he’s carrying on his back, he’s made a day of it on the beach far […]
Maybe Those aren’t Your Thoughts, After All
Have you ever felt ashamed by the thoughts roaming around in your head? I have. Have you ever felt negative emotions toward others that you have no idea where those emotions stemmed from? I have. Case in point. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been horrified at the copious amounts of judgemental thoughts that popped […]