One of my favorite songs is “Breathe” by Jonny Diaz. The lyrics accompanied by fast paced music are: Alarm clock screaming bare feet hit the floor It’s off to the races everybody out the door …
Is God Enough? by Tracie Heskett
I rearranged the box on the bench seat of the moving truck to better hear and see my son as he drove. “I haven’t had a chance to ask how you’re doing with your brother’s move.” “I never knew I could feel so many different emotions at the same time.” He shook his head. “I’m happy for him, excited, sad, …
Abandoned to Faith by Paula White
For seven long years, Israel’s enemy had been making life miserable for them. Having exhausted their own strength, Israel cried out to God for help. God sent a prophet to remind them how he had delivered them in the past, how they had gotten themselves into this mess through their own disobedience and irreverence. End of story. Seriously? God was …
Dare to Stand Out by Rebecca Van Daniker
“Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine he drank.” – Daniel 1:8 If you grew up in the church like me, then you’ve probably heard or read about Daniel many times. He was the man God spared from the lion’s den. However, the more that …
God of the Dark Places by Paula S. White
Does God Lead Us Into Dark Places? Throughout the Bible, God led his people into worlds different from their own, places they would never have chosen to go. Esther in Darkness “God separated the light from the darkness.” Genesis 1:4b (Amplified Version) In the book of Esther, a young woman was taken from her home and family, placed in a world …
Why Did Isaiah Need a Vision by Debi Weaver
Imagine… As Isaiah walked the cobbled streets toward home, his thoughts raced over each other, and his heart accused him. He was so sure God told him to speak to the people. He had gone to the Temple, where he knew they would gather to hear the Word of God. What had gone wrong? How could he have spoken better, …