A strong person works out every day to keep their body in shape. A person of strength kneels in prayer every day to keep their soul in shape. A strong person isn't afraid of anything. A person of strength shows courage in the midst of their … [Read more...]
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Blog: Spring is Here
Take a moment to observe your surroundings. Spring is undeniably here, with leaves and blossoms emerging to adorn each bare branch. Before long, the green canopy will be thick and abundant, erasing the memory of the stark views of the past 25+ … [Read more...]
Blog: Empty, Hannah Brencher
By Hannah Brencher Recently, I attended a conference at my church and showed up a few days early to pray with other leaders. We prayed over seats and spaces and asked God to be big and vibrant. At one point in the evening, we shared what we'd … [Read more...]
Blog: Stop Preaching to the Choir
https://youtu.be/vo2cse4CoGM?si=RB9myn7bvyUYctEF I was at a conference recently where a legal scholar discussed the very sensitive subject of who holds legitimate legal claims to the Holy Land. The discussion was not about biblical rights, … [Read more...]
Blog: A David and Goliath Story
"When each earthly prop gives under, and life seems a restless sea, are you then a God-kept wonder, satisfied and calm and free?" Streams in the Desert Last week we were without power for more than 24 hours. A tree limb took down the power line. … [Read more...]
Blog: Take Me to the Church
Some people say I'm fearless. I say I'm confident. I'm not afraid of the things that frighten other people. I don't have a tracking device on my children, and I never bought one of those home security systems for my iPhone where I can see the … [Read more...]
Blog: Someone Who Needs You
I often pray that God would make me attentive. On high alert for the people he needs me to see. One morning, I prayed a prayer in my journal: "Dear God, will you show me someone who needs me today?" I'm a frequent pray-er of this … [Read more...]
Regrets? Maybe You’ve had a Few.
I’ve heard it said that life is full of regrets. That’s not a very happy thought. The sages say that the wicked are full of regrets, and the sinners are full of regrets. But being full of regrets is not meant for you. Whatever you did wrong, … [Read more...]
Blog: Time Flies and That’s Okay.
Wielding nostalgia for a bygone era — is invariably mischaracterized. If you really go back to study U.S. history, you would find two things: The past was worse, and conflict has always been the norm. The past was simply not “better” by any … [Read more...]
Blog: Restore Life’s Balance
I hope you're able to rest this weekend. Not just from the job and daily grind, but truly rest and take time to catch up to yourself. One of my favorite books is one I've read every year for almost 20 years. It's called, Streams in the Desert, … [Read more...]
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