When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer … Continue reading Quiet.

Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,Ephesians 3:20 Often there are moments in life that shake you to the core. They … Continue reading Live like you were dying.

The thief enters only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came so that they could have life—indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest. John 10:10 CEB What do the words steal, kill and destroy mean to you? If you are like me they may have meant different things in different seasons and … Continue reading John 10:10

"So for now you are in grief; but I will see you again, and [then] your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away from you your [great] joy."John 16:22 AMP Comfort zones, we all have them and desperately long to live right in the middle of them, but should we? Beyond spending life in your favorite athletic … Continue reading Comfort Zones.

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you."Joel 2:25 How much more does God have for you if you were to allow Him to fully work in your life? Recently I went out of town, … Continue reading Much More

Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail.I Corinthians 13:4-7 … Continue reading The Love Letter

“By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God." Hebrews 11:9-10 Stuck between … Continue reading Between Already and Not Yet…

I thank my God for you every time I think of you; and every time I pray for you all, I pray with joy because of the way in which you have helped me in the work of the gospel from the very first day until now. And so I am sure that God, who began this good … Continue reading What about that name?

“Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that … Continue reading Fears & Firsts

"My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest." ~Isaiah 32:18 They say “Home is where the heart is.” Who are “they”? What does this statement really mean? Lately the concept of “Home” has felt unobtainable. There hasn’t been one place that has felt like home since July. … Continue reading Trying to find home again.