I love how “assemblage” artists can take salvaged rubble, from broken bicycle wheels and bowling balls to discarded tires and damaged TV...

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake their way, and sinners their thoughts; Let...

Becoming a non-anxious presence One of the things that can cause anxiety is when we have a lot to do and others aren’t helping. You might...

In a culture that largely values fame, prominence, recognition, and affirmation, we may not understand the value of hiddenness. Think...

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a...

God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later...

Jesus said to the crowd: “They will seize and persecute you; they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have...

By Brent T. Lively #Sign #Faith #Psalm86 #leadership But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in...

#failure #giving-up #persevere #never-give-up After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your...

You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day; Of the plague that stalks in darkness, Or of the...

They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing he was dead. But when the disciples gathered around him, he got up and...

While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign...

When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone...

The Unexpected Journey As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he...

After (Jesus) had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply,...

3 They said to me, “The remnant there in the province who survived the captivity are in great distress and reproach, and the wall of...

What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the...

Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your...

This word came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Rise up, be off to the Potter’s house; there I will give you my message”. I went down to the...

“The Lord your God, who goes before you, is the one who will fight for you, just as he acted with you before your very eyes in Egypt, as...