A journey to find something missing in our life.  A quest to grasp a sense of fulfillment.  To find God and somehow reach Him.  But the truth is this:  it’s not us who finds God.  He is the one who finds us. Because He was there the whole time.  He was just waiting for us…

“Let all that I am wait patiently before God, for my hope is in Him.   He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken… He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.”  —Psalm 62:5-7 Last Sunday, when  I saw my youngest son being…

“I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which He is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us—yes, the many good things He has done for Israel, according to His compassion and many kindnesses.”  —Isaiah 63:7 House renovation.  Our family has been preparing to get a…

One of the greatest security that a child needs is a safe place.  No safer place exists than in the arms of a parent.  God, who created families, created this desire in us for a safe place.  A secure space to run to.  A safe faith.  Jesus. If you are worn out, exhausted, under a…

God will care for us, take care of us, and carry us all the days of our lives. God never fails to deliver because His character is faithful. Contrasts and paradoxes abound in the genesis verses of Isaiah 46. Isaiah utilizes powerful contrasting imagery to reveal that the one, true God is greater than the…

Last week we visited my children’s great-grandfather. Great-Grandfather:  “Are you taking horse-riding lessons yet?” My kids:  “No.” Great-Grandfather (looking straight at me):  “You mean your mother took riding lessons growing up and none of you have gotten on a horse yet?” All four kids turned and stared at me.  Ugh. Of course the thought of…

As I was praying, Gabriel….came swiftly to me.  He explained to me,  “Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding.  The moment you began praying, a command was given.  And I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God.”  —Daniel 9:22-23 God hears our prayers.…

“I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths.  When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble.   Take hold of my instructions, don’t let them go.  Guard them, for they are the key to life.”  —Proverbs 4:11-13 If you have ever gone up the mountains,…

6 am. Two weeks ago, I was at the airport with my children ready to go to the East Coast.  On the same airline we always travel.  In the same terminal we generally checked in.  At the same security check point we usually screened through. Two of my children have severe food allergies since birth.…

Elements of the spiritual weather in our journey of faith can challenge us adversely.   Be encouraged.  These elements are under God’s control. “Can anyone hide from Me in a secret place?  Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth,” says the Lord. —Jeremiah 23:34 This past Wednesday was especially foggy on the…