Swept

7 Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. (Psalm 42:7 NIV) Deep calls to deep, Lord, you gave up all then rose to be all. Sweep over me today and renew me on this Easter morn. Wash me and renew me and allow … Read more

The World

16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. (1 John 2:16 NIV) The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. This is the world’s trifecta. They pull us … Read more

Grace & Confidence

16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV) The wonderful thing about Christ sacrifice beyond salvation is that we can now approach God with confidence. Through grace we have been forgiven all … Read more

Draw Near

8 Draw near to God and he will come near to you… (James 4:8a NIV) Lonliness and feeling distant is a common malady in this world. We far too often do not feel close to others and life can feel very empty. However, God bids us to draw near to him and he will come … Read more

Patience

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. (Proverbs 14:29 NIV) “Lord, give me patience….right now!” This is how we look at things like this, isn’t it. We want without thinking about the process that God often takes us through to help us grow. Growth is always a process. … Read more