“My beloved is mine, and I am his.” Song of Solomon 2:16 Growing up in church, I’ve had the opportunity to hear hundreds of sermons. I have noticed, however, that certain passages or books have been ignored or skipped over by preachers. One of these books is found in the Old Testament. The Song of…
We live in a hurried world. Easter can arrive before we’ve had time to truly reflect on what it means. As we move toward Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus, I want to invite you into a five-week journey called “From the Cross to the Empty Tomb.” Beginning this Monday, you’ll receive a short devotional…
The Word of God isn’t just a book to study; it’s food to feast on. I loved to read from a very young age, and I saw myself as the characters in the stories. And just like certain books shape us deeply, God’s Word is meant to nourish and shape our souls every day. Living…
Many have asked me for some practical steps to build on God’s Word. Here are a few that I have used: 1. Daily Devotion – Don’t just read the Bible occasionally—let it be your daily bread. Our free devotionals can help get you started. However, the best experience is to dive into His Word. 2.…
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 We are in a series that digs deeper into God’s Word—the Bible. On Sunday, we explored Hebrews 4:12. It…
The writer of Hebrews says that, “… the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 Have you ever experienced God’s Word coming alive in your life? Has there…
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 Just as the deer thirsts for streams of water in Psalm 42:1-2, we should thirst for God. Let’s make it a goal to…
In Luke 5, it says that Jesus would withdraw to desolate places and pray. We are encouraged to enter our prayer closets to pray. I believe that means that we are to seek to be present with God and not be distracted when it comes to spending time with God. Why is this so hard?…
Being a Christ follower, at its core, is all about the relationship we have with Him. In the same way we build our relationships with others through time and communication, it is important to strengthen our relationship with Jesus by communicating frequently with Him. It is through a vibrant and healthy prayer life and the…
I noticed that when my 9-month-old granddaughter wants to hide from me, she doesn’t actually hide. Instead, she covers her eyes with her hands. She hasn’t learned that closing her eyes doesn’t make anything disappear. The truth is still there, though we may want to “see things differently.” Many in our world make a similar…