400 years. Scholars believe 400 years spanned between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. 400 years with no prophet. 400 years of silence from God. I imagine if I lived during those 400 years, I would have looked at all the promises God made—promises of a coming Messiah, … Continue reading More than Just a Song: The Story behind “Hope is Born”
And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ - Matthew 25:8 I've seen far too many memes on Facebook about the end of the world. People often say to live every day like it's your last. Maybe this year has put that into real … Continue reading Fuel Your Lamp
Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. - Psalm 139:16 I am a planner. Ask anyone I know. I love to plan ahead for most everything in my life, and I like … Continue reading You’re Gonna Be OK: Monday Devotional 5/25/20
But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." - Luke 10:41-42 We live in a world full of go, go, go!!! The more you do, the more successful you are. … Continue reading Just…rest: Monday Devotional 5/11/20
Poverty. Persecution. Racism. Disease. Death. Division. Tyranny. Abuse. Is this the world we live in? I don't read the news as often as I should. But I read it today. It seems like the world is just more cruel then I could ever imagine. Reading the news fills me with anxiety. I'll be honest. That's … Continue reading Pray.
Pray for unity in the church. Pray that the body of Christ would work together to provide for each other’s needs. Pray that we would encourage and uplift each other in this trying time.Pray that the hands and feet of Christ would shine His light in the world through ministry.Continue to pray for our front … Continue reading #PTT 4/30/2020
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God." - John 3:20-21 I used to be so … Continue reading In the Light: Monday Devotional 4/27/20
He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me."Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, "O you of little faith, … Continue reading Fix Your Eyes: Monday Devotional 4/20/20
Pray for those struggling with mental illness during this season of uncertainty and isolation. Pray for hope, joy, healing, and peace in Jesus’ name.Pray for the children who may not be living in a safe environment right now. Pray that God would heal broken families and bring joy into the homes.Continue to pray for protection … Continue reading #PTT 4/16/2020
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. - Ephesians 3:17b-19 "It's … Continue reading How Deep, How Vast
More Than Just a Song 