While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did what Moses had…
Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. (Ephesians 4:23-24 NLT) Dear Lord and Father of mankind,Forgive our feverish ways!Reclothe us in our rightful mind;In purer lives Thy service find,In deeper reverence, praise. Drop Thy still dews of quietnessTill all our strivings cease;Take…
This week I am participating in a writing challenge sponsored by @HopeWriters. The word prompt today is “rest.” On my social media, I posted thoughts about being at home with God, resting in Him. Today, the words of Psalm 62 resonate with me. Rest is a reoccurring theme in scripture from Genesis to Revelation. In…
This week I am participating in a writing challenge sponsored by @HopeWriters. The word prompt today is “slow.” On my social media, I posted thoughts about the slowness of sanctification. And then, I found this poem published in a Jesuit prayer book. It captures the heart of the slow growth in sanctification! Patient Trust Above…
The practice of looking back and paying attention serves as an anchor for the soul in a fast-moving world. Emily P. Freeman, Episode 61 Today I’m looking back at the month of May. I love the spring time, new growth, the promise of summer. Looking forward to summer is ingrained in my nature since I…
A few weeks ago we shared our stories of salvation in our small group. It was very interesting to hear how each person met Jesus. My story is not particularly riveting. I grew up in a Christian family that went to church every time the doors were open. I heard the gospel regularly. God created…