Light Triumphs Over Darkness

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”— Gospel of John 1:5 (NIV) Since the beginning of time, there has been a struggle between light and darkness. In fact, the earth was formless and empty, covered in darkness and the very first thing God spoke into existence was light. JesusContinue reading "Light Triumphs Over Darkness"

Create in Me a Clean Heart

“Generous in love—God, give grace!Huge in mercy—wipe out my bad record.Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry.I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down…Soak me in your laundry and I’ll come out clean,scrub me and I’ll have a snow-white life.”— Psalm 51:1–3, 7 (MSG) It’s that timeContinue reading "Create in Me a Clean Heart"

My Personal Purim

“On the very day when the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in that the Jews themselves overpowered those who hated them.”— Esther 9:1 (NKJV) There is something breathtaking about those words: the opposite occurred. Three months ago, I found myself reflecting on the Book of Esther—especially the momentContinue reading "My Personal Purim"

Journey to the Resurrection

That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. - Philippians 3:10-11 (KJV) For many years, this Scripture was my daily prayer. But there came a season whenContinue reading "Journey to the Resurrection"

Unburned

“He said, ‘Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.’So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies,Continue reading "Unburned"

For Such a Time as This

“Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, IContinue reading "For Such a Time as This"

A Mountain Year

“‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.'"  - Zechariah 4:6 (NIV) This year felt like climbing mountains I never planned to face. Some days I barely moved upward, and other days I slipped and wondered if I’d ever reach the top. The climb was exhausting, and there were moments IContinue reading "A Mountain Year"

Unto Us a Child is Born

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Can the birth of a child change our lives for the better? I believe it can.Continue reading "Unto Us a Child is Born"