When Freedom Takes a Journey

When Freedom Takes a Journey

The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat!  We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. But now we have lost our appetite; we...
Burning Hearts

Burning Hearts

They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 Two of Jesus’ disciples sadly walked toward Emmaus, their sandals kicking dust upward. Was Jesus the Messiah or...
Every Day a Good Day

Every Day a Good Day

Lord, how can I glorify You today? I find this simple, one-sentence prayer quite impactful. Woven in this prayer is the aspect of taking our eyes off ourselves and on to the One who matters the most. Also, there is intention; a purpose.  A day is not wasted simply on...
The Voice of Experience

The Voice of Experience

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? Job 12:12 The people of Israel had high hopes for their new king. Would the son of Solomon be like his father? Would he be wise in his ruling? Israel under Solomon’s reign was a Kingdom of...
Encourage to Empower

Encourage to Empower

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thess. 5:11 Everyone needs a word of encouragement. Around us, people may be grieving or are stressed out; others might be feeling hopeless and numb. We forget that sometimes,...