Our King came before, the King of Shalom riding on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9-10), Who through His death and resurrection brought us peace in our hearts, peace in our challenges, peace for our future. Our King is coming again, King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:11-16), Who will finally destroy all evil and those who live for evil will receive their final reward. But, the Word, our King an...  Read More

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for rest and a brand new day. Thank You for the word of encouragement from Your Word today. You are the God Who forgives and restores. You are the One who promises a greater glory than before. You are our Hope and our present Help. And, so, as we begin this new day, we lean into You and open our hearts and lives to what You have for us. May we bring You joy in our ser...  Read More

How great our comfort, o God our Father, that You, a Mighty Warrior and our Savior sing over us with joy. So it is we rest in You and know Your shalom. Thank You! (Zephaniah 3:17)...  Read More

From questions to confidence, may we so live in Your presence that, like the prophet Habakkuk, we abandon ourselves in trust to You. No matter what we see, or how far away You may feel, may we have absolute confidence in this truth: You are Good! All the time! And, You work in all things for the good of You beloved children. Thank You, Father! We trust in You. Because of Jesus and in His Name we p...  Read More

In You there is no shame, or shaming, when people respond to Your pursuing grace and turn their hearts toward You. For, out of Your mercy, You show compassion. Your Word says that You completely crush our sins confessed and dump them into the sea of Your forgetfulness (Micah 7:19). Since Jesus, Savior, is our Peace (Micah 5:5a), our shame has turned into shalom, and the tragedy of our hell-bound l...  Read More

I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. (Jonah 4:2b, NIV)The LORD is compassionate and gracious,    slow to anger, abounding in love.He will not always accuse,    nor will he harbor his anger forever;he does not treat us as our sins deserve    or repay us according to our iniquities. (Psalm 103:8-10, NIV)LO...  Read More