“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” – Isaiah 60:1 (NIV) There are seasons in life that feel overwhelmingly dark—moments when hope seems distant and the light hard to find. This was precisely the reality facing God’s people in Isaiah 60. Yet into their darkness, GodContinueContinue reading “Arise and Shine”
Category Archives: Rise Again
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”
Rise from the Dead
I die daily. (1 Corinthians 15:31 JUB) Death changes us. After losing two beloved family members a year apart, I lost a part of me that I would never get back. Life took a different turn as I began to live life unbothered by what was going on around me. Trivial matters and people’s opinionsContinueContinue reading “Rise from the Dead”
Down But Not Out
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NIV) Easter has always been my favorite time of the year. Its message has resonated with me for many years. The idea that we can be down butContinueContinue reading “Down But Not Out”
Embrace the Cross
I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself. If there was any way to get in on the resurrection from the dead, I wanted to do it. (Philippians 3:10-11 MSG)ContinueContinue reading “Embrace the Cross”
Rise from the Ashes
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. (Micah 7:8 NIV) For many of us, rising from the ashes is exactly what we were called to do this year. I know I have. Every time it felt asContinueContinue reading “Rise from the Ashes”
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”
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!
Rising with the Son 