Wide Open Spaces

“Wide open spaces” These three words woke with me this morning. I thought about the scenery I have taken in during drives with my husband since moving to New Mexico. Wide open spaces. No people around. No noise. Nothing but land and sky as far as the eye can see. I thought about the old... Continue Reading →

Holy Spirit

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:21-22 I have read this passage before and completely missed that Jesus spoke peace. Then he sent them as the father... Continue Reading →

Discern, Heed, Obey

Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment changed by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I feel like I can usually discern when someone is genuine versus telling me what they think I want... Continue Reading →

Welcoming those from the other side of the table

Romans 5:7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. We live in a world divided right now. Everything seems to be right-wing or left-wing. It’s all about what you are for, or what you are against. People want everyone to join a side. If you’re not on their... Continue Reading →

The Unseen Importance

as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthian 4:18 Prayers. Faith. Salvation. Forgiveness. Mercy. Grace. Agape Love. These are all things that have an eternal impact, but that... Continue Reading →

ExtravagantExtravagantExtravagant

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 Extravagant worship has at times made me cringe. When I realized it is not a show for my benefit but an expression of deep love for what God has done in someone... Continue Reading →

Confess and Forsake

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,    but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 I can't help but feel God is trying to speak something to me. Today Pastor Ness preached other scriptures along the same line. He talked about how we let sin set us adrift. Sin keeps us in a works based... Continue Reading →

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