Because God loves us Just as a loving parent wants to talk to his or her kids so God wants to communicate with us. He wants to hear from us and he wants us to listen to him. In today’s busy world it’s difficult to hear God’s quiet voice unless we make time for him. […]
God wants a personal relationship with us. Just as a loving parent wants to talk to his or her kids so God wants to communicate with us. He wants to hear from us and he loves it when we listen to him. We talk to God and listen to him through prayer. God particularly likes it […]
Scripture Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Comment Prince George was christened this week. Regardless of our denomination and views on infant baptism it provides an opportunity to think about children. I’m sensitive to the fact that whether […]
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7 Comment As we move further into this season, the invitation shifts. The focus...
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 Comment As the season unfolds, we may notice how tightly we’re holding on — to...
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete.” — James 1:4 Comment By now, the initial intentions of Lent may feel quieter. The energy of...
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” — Philippians 1:6 Comment As Lent continues, we often become more...
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 Comment As Lent begins, we’re invited to slow down and notice what’s...
“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.” — Song of Songs 8:7 Comment Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, but real love is revealed in something deeper...
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 Comment Every relationship has its own rhythm — shaped by work, family...
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.” — Hebrews 4:16 Comment Grace is one of the greatest gifts we can offer each other — and one of...
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. — Proverbs 20:5 Comment It’s easy to assume we already know everything about...
