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September 12, 2026

Be Still and Know That I am God

"Be still and know that I am God," is one the most beloved promises in...

January 2026

January 24, 2026

Fully Human vs. Sub-Human | Children vs. Dogs

And now it’s time to talk about dogs. I venture into a topic that I...

October 2025

October 24, 2025

Subjective Experiences with Peace

subjective peace is questionable I totally understand the Old Testament concept of peace, transliterated shalom....

October 15, 2025

A Hard Saying of Christ

This is a hard saying of Christ and a radical call to discipleship. And everyone...

September 2025

September 25, 2025

The Man in Esther’s Life

Esther is a Biblical character who is very interesting. One thing that makes the book...

August 2025

August 07, 2025

Pursuing God | Tenacity in Seeking Blessing

Then there are the times I need to chase down my blessing. And he said,...

July 2025

July 27, 2025

May This Sunday Prayer Encourage You

This may be a breakthrough prayer. This is a beautiful prayer, full of gratitude, reflection,...

June 2025

June 27, 2025

The Call | Inwardly Drawn vs. Outwardly Pulled

In my view there’s a difference between an outward pull to something vs. being inwardly...

May 2025

May 22, 2025

Walk With Me Through the Valley

Walk with me through the valley Some days it’s hard to keep going. Some...

March 2025

March 01, 2025

Petitioning the Lord for Gentleness and Courage

I petition You today Lord for gentleness and courage. Oh Lord my God, you are...

February 2025

February 16, 2025

Rethinking Prayer | a 5 Point Approach

When it comes to rethinking prayer, one has to ask if we have been overthinking...

February 08, 2025

A New Dawn: Finding Hope in Life’s Fresh Beginnings

In-Breaking of the Sunrise I’m on the cusp of a new beginning, a new sunrise....

September 2024

September 28, 2024

Your New Path

Your New Path This is the way Walk in it Though you cannot see the...

September 06, 2024

Bro. Wesley | Preach the Word!

I can still remember vividly the service where Bro. Wesley spoke this over me. I...

August 2024

August 31, 2024

Texts from Job

He alone has spread out the heavens and marches on the waves of the sea....

August 19, 2024

To Wait is to Pray

Give me wings to fly O Lord For I do wait eagerly on You You’re...

August 01, 2024

A 5-Step Form Prayer

There are various ways to pray effectively. One need not choose only one. Prayer never...

July 2024

July 10, 2024

Of Seers | An Uncomfortable Question

There’s an uncomfortable question I’ve been wrestling with. Moses was keeping the flock of his...

June 2024

June 29, 2024

Rejoice | Even in Our Tears

God has a way of helping us rejoice, even in our tears. But then I...

June 20, 2024

Rejoice | Reflections on Vacation

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances… 1 Thessalonians 5.16-18 I’ve been...

June 13, 2024

Consider the Time

Time is probably my most precious commodity. I think I have my mind wrapped around...

May 2024

May 12, 2024

Women Disciples | a Brief Mother’s Day Reflection

We often think of women at the crucifixion, and at the empty tomb. However, women...

April 2024

April 26, 2024

Texts Helping Me Thrive

We all want to thrive. Everyone wants to experience the best. We all want to...

April 20, 2024

Mundane Christian Practices

In this snapshot of my daily office I share some current, mundane Christian practices. I...

April 11, 2024

You Will Be Caught

"You will be caught by what you are trying to catch!" The words of a...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Balaam | Hearing God Unusually

The story of Balaam can be found in Numbers 22-24 It is certainly a prophetic story...

March 16, 2024

A Type of the Holy Spirit

A type foreshadows a person later revealed in Scripture. In the love story found in...

February 2024

February 16, 2024

What Will Our Future Selves Look Like?

What will our future selves look like? I'm talking about our heavenly selves, and perhaps...

February 12, 2024

2 Timothy 1.7 | Scripture Interpreted in Community

2 Timothy 1.7 | Scripture Interpreted in Community Sara Reeves Best Days To watch...

January 2024

January 09, 2024

Distorting the Truth

Distorting the Truth Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say...