“‘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 IContinueContinue reading “A Mountain Year”
Category Archives: Faith
The Gift of Light
The people living in darknesshave seen a great light;on those living in the land of the shadow of deatha light has dawned.— Matthew 4:16 (NIV) The greatest gift we have been given is the gift of God’s Light—Jesus Himself. Just as His light was desperately needed that first Christmas, it is still needed today, perhapsContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Light”
The Gift of Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27 (NIV) Jesus came into our chaotic world to be our peace. Just as the people of ancient times longed for peaceContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Peace”
Stick with Jesus
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. – John 15:4–5 (NIV) A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of watching TheContinueContinue reading “Stick with Jesus”
He Will Yet Fill Your Mouth with Laughter
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. – Psalm 2:4 (NIV) As I was praying about a troubling situation recently, the Lord brought Psalm 2:4 to mind: “The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.” I can’t fully explain the peace that swept over me, but it was asContinueContinue reading “He Will Yet Fill Your Mouth with Laughter”
Quiet Confidence
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. (Matthew 17:1-2 NIV) Jesus, the Son of God, always knew who He wasContinueContinue reading “Quiet Confidence”
Rise Higher
For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the [mountain] heights. (Psalm 18:31-33 NIV) I had the privilege of finally visiting myContinueContinue reading “Rise Higher”
She Will Not Fall
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. (Psalm 46:5 NIV) If “behind every successful man there is a woman,” then behind every strong woman, there is God. We find this truth beautifully illustrated in today’s passage, where we’re reminded that because of God’s presence and protectionContinueContinue reading “She Will Not Fall”
God Hides Us
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:3 NIV) There’s something about the phrase, “hidden with Christ in God” in today’s passage that captured my attention not long ago. It came up in conversations with family and friends. Someone even told me, “God hides us,” and then IContinueContinue reading “God Hides Us”
Go to the Tomb
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. (Luke 24:1 NIV) Visiting the tomb of loved ones brings me comfort. There’s a sense of peace that I get when I stand by their tomb. I know that theirContinueContinue reading “Go to the Tomb”
Rising with the Son 