“I serve at the pleasure of ____” These words struck a chord and as often happens; I tuck them away until one day I awake to them running through my mind with a fresh context. I had been watching a presidential TV show and the staff member replied “I serve at the pleasure of the […]

Deluge Streams of rain beating upon the rooftop in steady rhythm  Spilling over gutters and chiming along in song Then suddenly the beat relents and tinkling drops dance And the pitter-patter upon the pavement is music to refresh the soul It builds steadily louder and louder as the streams pour down Wave after wave the […]

God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.” [Act 3:26 ESV] This passage struck me today. That Jesus blesses us, pronounces a blessing or praise over us (And this blessing not our preconceived idea of riches bestowed, no – He […]

This day.  This Friday they call good.  This day that was anything but good. Cross and nails and thorns and blood. This day that the earth shook and the sun blackened when the wrath of God was spent. Poured out in full upon the Holy One  who became our very sin. And if that were not enough […]

A transparent moment I feel compelled to share. I hope you are encouraged, but even more that you are challenged to believe God more. (This is from my time with the LORD this morning, pardon the rambling of my heart. But I imagine that it might, at least in part, reflect some of your own experience, so […]

Bathing in the Word of God Sitting, soaking in the living Word of God, letting It have Its way in our life cleanses us, invigorates us and prepares us for life – both here and eternal. (Sensing that this is just the beginning of a series,  hope it gives you a fresh perspective and appreciation […]