Thank You, God our Father, that You are indeed gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love (Psalm 145:8). Because of this we have confidence in Your promise to hear the humble and desperate cry of Your wayward children, to forgive their sin and heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). So we cry out again, depending on Your love and leaning into your compassion. Come. Forgive. Heal. Rest...  Read More

As majestic as the works of human hands can be...and You have made human beings to be creative as You are...still, all their works pale in comparison to Your great creativity. The majesty of life in the soft skin of a baby or the wrinkled skin of wisdom, the blooming of a field of flowers, the light show across the heavens, the evidence of Your presence in the gathering of Your people...all these ...  Read More

"I just want to obey all You ask of me. So teach me, Lord, [to do Your will] for You are my God. Your [good], gracious Spirit is all I need, so lead me on good paths that are pleasing to You, my one and only God!" (Psalm 143:10, TPT).This powerful prayer is akin to Jesus' prayer in the garden: "Yet, not as I will but as You will" (Matthew 26:39); and the prayer of Solomon: "Give me wisdom and know...  Read More

There are times, Lord, when it seems as though prayer is all we have. Like King David in that cave (Psalm 142), we may feel trapped between our adversary and the opening that leads to our escape from that trap. While caves and thick walls may interfere with our cell reception, they cannot stop our prayers from reaching Your ears. And, like King David, we know that when there seems to be no way out...  Read More

In the beginning of this new work-week, may we be reminded that our work matters to You, Lord. In our rising and our sitting, in our coming and our going, in our speaking and our listening, in our service and our refreshment, may it all be to Your glory and to the blessing of those we serve. This we ask in Jesus' Name. Amen!...  Read More

Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out on the Church. As we remember that moment that transformed the hearts of people and started an unstoppable movement, today may the presence of Your Holy Spirit be so evident in our service of worship and in our lives that that unstoppable movement continues to bring transformation to our lives and to our world. This we ask in Jesus' Name and for...  Read More