“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)
Journey Into Solitude
I was on the phone with a friend; and when he asked how I was doing, the question really sank in. I had been so busy and distracted that I did not have an immediate answer. Once I thought about it though, I realized, "Man! I'm tired."Not just physically, but spiritually and emotional tired. It … Continue reading Journey Into Solitude
A Song in the Wilderness
“Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Will bring her into the wilderness, And speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor (trouble) as a door of hope; She shall sing there, As in the days of her youth, As in the day when she came up … Continue reading A Song in the Wilderness
We are beautiful to God and our voices move His heart (Song of Songs 2:14)
“O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret places of the cliff, Let me see your face, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your face is lovely.” “O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret places of the cliff, The life of … Continue reading We are beautiful to God and our voices move His heart (Song of Songs 2:14)
Desperate for God
So often I look around my city and my heart breaks. There seems to be a church on every corner, and yet most of the people I interact with don't have a relationship with Jesus. I see the homeless walking around aimless, the high school kids outside smoking, the drug addicts stumbling on the sidewalk, … Continue reading Desperate for God
Reading the Letters in Red
What does God consider important issues to confront in the Church today? What does God approve of in the church and what does He disapprove of? How is He asking us to respond? A friend of mine once told me that the biggest take away he had from reading Revelation 2-3 is that his opinion … Continue reading Reading the Letters in Red
Lovers on a Mission (Song of Songs 2:11-13)
For lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone. 12 The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove Is heard in our land. 13 The fig tree puts forth her green figs, And the vines with the tender grapes Give a good smell. Rise up, my love, my fair … Continue reading Lovers on a Mission (Song of Songs 2:11-13)
