The BIBLE

A historical, God-breathed
living and active WORD -

So very contemporary
So very necessary.

Thousands of years ago,
men wrestled with injustice…

For thousands of years,
men continue to wrestle with evil…

Create in me a clean heart
Never stop purifying…
Until all that remains is You

In quietness
You lead me.
Through deep waters
Over mountains and
Deep in the valley.

You are always by my side
You dwell within me
You endure with me.

A call for the people of God to remember -

On the day we were redeemed -
We didn’t earn that redemption.
It was a gift.

On the day we were pardoned -
We were not innocent.
We were forgiven.

May the God of all peace -
comfort you.

The God of peace over loneliness -
The God of peace over defeat.

Weariness
Hopelessness
Shame
Self-loathing

Stay the course -
Eyes on the prize.

Fixing our eyes on the AUTHOR and
FINISHER of our faith -

I don’t know if you’re facing a Jericho wall today…

I don’t know what your wall looks like -
How tall it rises…
The thickness of its width or -
What’s on the other side.

But, chances are -

Your Jericho wall and mine
don’t look the same.

COURAGE :

LOOKING at the mountain out in front -
knowing it must be climbed.

To be known…
To be loved, by You.
It settles me here …

- this place where the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places.

No matter the overwhelm - God is greater.
No matter the fear - God’s perfect love is greater.
No matter the obstacle - God is able to make a way.
No matter the schedule - God’s timing is perfect.

Do you know your worth…
CHILD OF GOD?
Dearly beloved
Redeemed

Chosen one.

“Teach me how to live, O Lord.
Lead me along the right path,”

This morning I walked in through the main entrance of the hospital to pick up meds for our mom. I passed by so many who carried such heavy burdens and cares. Their yokes not easy - their burdens in no way light. My heart broke as I stood waiting for my turn.

“In this world, you will have trouble…”

Am I a stranger to GRACE?

Walking about with the weight of the world resting fair and square right across my shoulders??

It’s not really how the colors looked today…
the filter adjustments blurring out the rain and cold -

The tension - to know God
and pass through suffering
in praise …

Sometimes He appears…
seemingly shrouded
in mystery and power.

I heard Nanny ask one of these kiddos a question this morning about their “sweetie” who was due to arrive at any moment…

Today she held a little one…
Born only a month ago

And, together we number the days …
Both the coming and the going