Paul is telling us that at one time we were sinners, enemies of God. This was what defined us: our brokenness and our resistance to God and His ways. But Christ shed his blood to reconcile you back to God, making you sons and daughters of God.  Read More

For many of us, our spiritual journey has its ups and downs, but it’s not how we start, it’s how we end.  Read More

Romans 8:28-29 (NLT) And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.ReflectionAs I sit down to write this reflection, a text comes through: the ten-year-old ...  Read More

Philippians 4:6-9 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whateve...  Read More

Colossians 1:9-14 (NIRV)That’s why we have not stopped praying for you. We have been praying for you since the day we heard about you. We keep asking God to fill you with the knowledge of what he wants. We pray he will give you the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we wa...  Read More

John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Reflection  Where do you go when you want to seek God’s presence? I don’t mean that passing prayer you pray as you go about your day, but when you are intentionally planning a time of prayer and worship? Plan a time in your s...  Read More

Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV) “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you...  Read More

Exodus 33:12-16 (NLT) One day Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Take these people up to the Promised Land.’ But you haven’t told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, ‘I know you by name, and I look favorably on you.’ If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. And remember that...  Read More

Proverbs 3:1-6 (ESV) My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do ...  Read More

“Who deserves our utmost trust – men and women with credentials behind their names, or the One who unconditionally loves us, protects us, and saves us from our own devices?”   Read More

“Does your relationship with God enable you to stand firm on His promises?”  Read More

“You and I were created for a purpose. That purpose is to share the love of Christ and to glorify God in all that we do.”  Read More

Each Wednesday, you will receive a scripture to read, a series of reflection questions, and a link to a worship song. Take time to read or listen to the scripture and note any key points that resonate with you. This is often how God speaks to us, so pay close attention and listen for those moments that make you feel comforted, convicted, humbled, or encouraged. The reflection questions will guide you into a time of thinking about how and why it is important to seek God’s presence in our lives. Finally, there will be a link to a YouTube video with worship music. This is supplied to create time to pray and seek God. You can use your own music or sit in silence, but be sure to close your time by asking God to draw near to you.  Read More

“God has a promise that defeats every single one of our ‘what-ifs’.”   Read More

“We must keep saying ‘yes’ to God and remind ourselves that it’s not who we are or aren’t, it’s not what we have or don’t have - it’s who He is that matters.”   Read More

“Too often we fail to recognize that the only real solution to life’s God-sized challenges . . . is not to run away but to run toward God.”  Read More

"In the middle of your impossible is where God does His finest work."  Read More

“Our words carry to those around us the weight of our inward selves.”  Read More

“We can champion what Jesus has ‘published’ and become messengers of the good news!”  Read More

Each Wednesday, you will receive a scripture to read, a series of reflection questions, and a link to a worship song. Take time to read or listen to the scripture and note any key points that resonate with you. This is often how God speaks to us, so pay close attention and listen for those moments that make you feel comforted, convicted, humbled, or encouraged. The reflection questions will guide you into a time of thinking about how and why it is important to seek God’s presence in our lives. Finally, there will be a link to a YouTube video with worship music. This is supplied to create time to pray and seek God. You can use your own music or sit in silence, but be sure to close your time by asking God to draw near to you.  Read More

“Your testimony is powerful simply because it’s real.”  Read More

“Sometimes we need a spiritual jolt of reality to wake us up, and to shake us up, so that we can focus on what is really important, so that we can hear and understand the message God has for us.”  Read More

“If we’re willing to follow Jesus' example, we can be used by God to change the world.”  Read More

“When life tears us apart, we can trust that God is still there, He’s still in control, and He can still use us if we’re willing to listen for His gentle whisper.”   Read More