See, I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wildernessand streams in the wasteland.-Isaiah …
how to have amazing faith
I began this year with a crazy idea that something amazing was going to happen. I have craned my neck to see it, sorted God's word to hear it, and dug …
gospel paint and arrows of God’s glory
So, maybe following Jesus is a little bit like painting yourself into a corner.Because maybe we get addicted to trusting Him against all odds. Stupid …
when your dreams don’t make sense
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,we were like those who dreamed.Our mouths were filled with laughter,our tongues with songs of joy.Then it …
a hobbit hole weekend
Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” - Luke 7:50Six out of the last eight days have had ministry meetings and important …
kiss Messiah
"Celebrate in trembling awe. Kiss Messiah!Your very lives are in danger, you know;His anger is about to explode,But if you make a run for God—you …
when you’re holding Ishmael
"Jesus replied, 'You don't understand what I am doing, but someday you will." -John 13:7 (NLT)Often, faith requires trusting and accepting that what …
fireworks of faith
The last couple of days have been full of amazing moments. On Sunday at church, Mr. Fantastic prayed for a friend of ours, spoke words to her that God …
baptized with faith balloons
In my mind, faith is like helium.I have read words Jesus spoke in the Bible like, "follow me", or "if you love me you will obey my commands", or "feed …
faith in mankind
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above …
a legacy of faith
Last week I opened up my email to find treasure.A cousin had sent me several pieces of writing by my great grandmother, Mabel Jackson. Some were …
three steps across a river
Three years ago I heard someone say that at the beginning of each year they prayerfully chose a word as a theme for those twelve months. I liked the …