“But all together they shouted out, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us.” (Now Barabbas had been imprisoned for a rebellion that had taken place in the city and for murder.) Again Pilate addressed them, still wishing to release… Read More ›
Hope
Permanent Home
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their Shepherd, and He will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelations 7:17 Does Heaven and Hell exists?… Read More ›
Bloom where you’re planted
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its… Read More ›
The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
“When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature – every mortal being – so that the waters will never again become… Read More ›
Demolition day…
“There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.” St Augustine Ever had that moment that breaks down the walls of pride, uncovering the vulnerable interior of your heart? If so, how did the demolition feel? Was it tough… Read More ›
A golden chalice of tears awaits you
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” Psalm 56:8 When it comes to movies, I cry. I cried watching the Smurfs. I cried… Read More ›
God’s broad-way spotlight flooding the heart with confident hope
Not only are our lives and all that we are called to do a gift from God, but we are also a gift to God. And we can count on spending eternity in his presence because we are “his rich… Read More ›
Trust in the midst of darkness
“My own Jesus, do with me as you wish, as long as you wish, without a single glance at my feelings and pain. I am your own…. I want to satiate your thirst with every single drop of blood that… Read More ›
What works of His is He making visible?
As Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that… Read More ›
Loneliness during a time of preparation
Do you ever feel alone around the holidays? Have you felt lonely even when you are surrounded by family and friends? The days leading up to Advent are days of darkness. It’s a time of emptying to prepare ourselves for… Read More ›