Waiting can often be so hard. Whether we are waiting for a semester to end, for a prayer to be answered, for a relationship or friendship to heal, or for clarity in the many decisions and directions of life, entering a season of waiting can easily lead us to feeling exhausted, uncertain, skeptical, hesitant andContinue reading “Finding Joy in Waiting: Trusting God’s Promises”
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December Reflections: The Gift of Jesus Christ
We’ve made it to December of 2024! Wow, what a year! As December marks the start of Advent, a season of waiting and hope, let’s remember the prophecy of Christ’s birth: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PrinceContinue reading “December Reflections: The Gift of Jesus Christ”
Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 (ESV) There is a beautiful worship song by an artist who sings aboutContinue reading “Finding Hope in Uncertain Times”
Feel the Burn
Some personal trainers say that when lifting weights, it’s important to “feel the burn.” For muscle growth and increasing strength, it’s important to push yourself beyond your comfort level by adding a few more pounds to the bar or doing an extra set. If you’ve ever worked out intensely, then you know, this brings aContinue reading “Feel the Burn”
A Prayer in the Waiting
Gracious Lord, I seek You today in my current season of waiting, with the desire of what I am waiting on stirred up in my heart. God, You know exactly what I am waiting for. And I know that, right now, it is Your grace that sustains me. As I have read the truth ofContinue reading “A Prayer in the Waiting”
Scripture in the Waiting
Affirmed in the Waiting
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. ManyContinue reading “Affirmed in the Waiting”
Peace and Joy
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder, and his name shall be called[e] Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6, ESV May God bless and keep you today. Whether your celebration is personal or with a large group, I pray that God’s peace willContinue reading “Peace and Joy”
Affirmed in Christ 