Everyone can relate to process. Everything in life moves forward through process; sometimes smoothly and sometimes rough. The human experience, with its many mysteries, is exciting and joyful, yet also gets messy and painful. Every person is on their own journey of discovering their role in this life. Every person must discover truth for themselves, … Continue reading Loving People in Process
Praying for “We” the Church
In the Ember Prayer Room, we rotate through a different apostolic prayer every week. The apostolic prayers are what we see the early church praying. It is helpful to note that most of the prayers we see in the New Testament are Directed to God, positive, and primarily for the Church. Ephesians 1:17-19; Ephesians 3:16-19; Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians … Continue reading Praying for “We” the Church
Prayer is Friendship with God
What comes to mind when you think of prayer?...... Do you see scheduled times of the day, lists, or perhaps you see an activity like falling on your knees? Do you see the person of Jesus, eager to talk with you? Be honest with yourself as you consider these questions. Most of us know the … Continue reading Prayer is Friendship with God
3 Reasons Why We Pray
What is the purpose of prayer? If God already knows and is sovereign in His leadership; what is the point? Most people have a desire to grow in prayer and to be a part of a community that prays. I have interacted with many christians who express this desire; but struggle to cultivate a lifestyle … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why We Pray
Find Your Voice
Ember is a prayer and creative company. As a staff and leadership, we are personally committed to experiencing Jesus in prayer and expressing His heart and mind to the world around us. We foster an environment and provide resources that gives space for people to experience God. We come alongside anyone searching to help them … Continue reading Find Your Voice
Contemplating the Mystery of God and His Created
Do we really trust God or are we trusting our theology? What happens when He confounds our reasoning and offends our pride? My eyes have been opened this past month to pride in my heart. I have seen things very black and white. In my pride I have shut out many people; leaving no room … Continue reading Contemplating the Mystery of God and His Created
Challenge of Compromise (Song of Songs 2:15)
Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes. The Lord calls to me; to leave the comfort zone. He is calling me higher into obedience to His word. The romance of a life of devotion is becoming real; as the rubber meets the road, so to … Continue reading Challenge of Compromise (Song of Songs 2:15)
His Story is Our Story
Right here in Norman, Oklahoma, a small city tucked away in the midwest, we are joining with the worship movement that will usher in the return of Jesus. While spending time in Isaiah 42, one morning before a prayer set, I was overcome by the revelation that "this is my story." I love reading the … Continue reading His Story is Our Story
Thoughts on the Internal Life
As I set out on this journey into solitude; I was under the assumption that this was a season of going deep in God, but discovering that it is a way of life. I saw it kind of like a gas station season, where I get filled up and move on. In the journey of … Continue reading Thoughts on the Internal Life
3 Steps for Getting Back to Intimacy with God (Revelation 2:1-7)
“To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who … Continue reading 3 Steps for Getting Back to Intimacy with God (Revelation 2:1-7)
