risingwiththeson

The Battle Belongs to God

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12 NLT) Throughout the Scriptures, we’re constantly reminded of the fact that the battle belongs to God and that He fightsContinueContinue reading “The Battle Belongs to God”

He Makes Things Right

I’m thanking God, who makes things right. (Psalm 7:17 MSG) Life has been tough lately. My faith – and patience – has been tested to the extreme. Thankfully, I’ve been surrounded by faithful people who not only cover me in prayer but who constantly remind me of the one thing I need to hear: GodContinueContinue reading “He Makes Things Right”

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NIV) It’s easy to believe in God when we can see immediate results. But true faith is what happens when we don’t, and that’sContinueContinue reading “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize”

Born to Heal

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19 NIV) A woman, whoContinueContinue reading “Born to Heal”

Beauty for Ashes

To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. (Isaiah 61:3 NLT) This is Santorini, the world-renown island, also known as volcanic island. I didn’t plan on being here, but I’m glad I did. What most people probablyContinueContinue reading “Beauty for Ashes”

Written in the Stars

He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. (Genesis 15:5-6 NIV) Even the “Father of Faith” needed a visual reminder of God’s promiseContinueContinue reading “Written in the Stars”

Look to Him

“Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:22 NIV) The Bible constantly reminds us to turn to God, and for a good reason. The answer to our problems and pain was never in running away from Him, but towards Him.ContinueContinue reading “Look to Him”

Pentecost

https://videopress.com/v/zbaC8CfR?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Thankful for the gift of the Holy Spirit: the Comforter Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby (John 14:26 AMPC). 🕊

The King is ALIVE!

And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. (Romans 8:11 NIV) Happy Resurrection! May you always rise with the Son!

Seeing the “Good” in Good Friday

https://videopress.com/v/GDiOQk1j?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true We wouldn’t see the “Good” in Good Friday if it wasn’t for Resurrection Sunday. We don’t always understand the purpose behind our own suffering and pain until we experience our own resurrection, too. Here’s your Good Friday reminder that “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who loveContinueContinue reading “Seeing the “Good” in Good Friday”