“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 I remember when I was a child my mom would always ask or demand for “a little peace and quiet”. Maybe it is just me, but there are times when complete chaos can be... Continue Reading →
“Do not banish me from your presence; do not take your holy spirit away from me. Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.” Psalm 51:11-12 This is one of my favorite Psalm passages. David wrote it after he committed adultery and subsequently murdered the... Continue Reading →
““But even now,” says the Lord, “repent sincerely and return to me with fasting and weeping and mourning. Let your broken heart show your sorrow; tearing your clothes is not enough.” Come back to the Lord your God. He is kind and full of mercy; he is patient and keeps his promise; he is always... Continue Reading →
“I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.” Philippians 4:13 All conditions. All is pretty encompassing. There is nothing we can face that Christ can’t give us the strength to endure. Doesn’t that evoke a deep level of hope? Paul knew what it was like to walk... Continue Reading →
“As a deer longs for a stream of cool water, so I long for you, O God.” Psalm 42:1 There is a song that has this same line in it, as a young adult it was one of my favorite songs to sing. There is something beautiful about the use of nature in praising God.... Continue Reading →
Lord, we offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to You; dedicated to Your service and pleasing to You. We do this as true worship that we offer to You. Help us to not conform ourselves to the standards of this world, but God we let You transform us inwardly by a complete change of our... Continue Reading →
“What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature.” Galatians 5:16 I feel like sometimes we blame the enemy for what is really our human nature. It is easier to see everything as white and black, as good and evil, or... Continue Reading →
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“I will refresh those who are weary and will satisfy with food everyone who is weak from hunger.” Jeremiah 31:25 I am weary. This week has been long. I have slept, I am just physically and emotionally exhausted. My schedule has been full and I know this time of the year takes its toll... Continue Reading →
“Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. Find out if there is any evil in me and guide me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23-24 This passage is what Craig Groeschel calls a dangerous prayer. One of those prayers that are easy to quote but much harder... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 