Posts with the tag “the-presence”

Sometimes thought of as the Lord’s Prayer of the Old Testament, this famous Aaronic Benediction centers around the theme of blessing.  Read More

The God of Israel, who brought his people out of Egyptian bondage will in the end be glorified and worshipped by all.  Read More

My wife and I planted an apple tree, with the hopes and aspirations of one day being able to make apple pie.  Read More

Have you ever found yourself late in the night worrying about your next steps? We are living in very strange and difficult times that many find produces great stress.  Read More

Migrating eagles can travel over 100 miles in a single day. Even more amazing, they can travel such long distances without the need to flap their wings!  Read More

It has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the entire world. Everyone felt the pressure of the time: uncertainty, societal upheaval, tension, and most of all, isolation.  Read More

As a child, I was often confused by the way words were used interchangeably in church settings. A “mountain” could be a positive experience, a place where God met you but it could also be a “mountain” in your way, a hurdle or obstacle you would plead God to remove.  Read More

Kept for His Presence - Jude’s letter warns of false teachers, deception, and the dangers of straying from the faith. His readers may have wondered:  Read More

Surgery, open heart, risk, possible death...Upon hearing these words, my mind quickly became crowded with fear, confusion, and a sense of regret for the time wasted.  Read More

Colossians 3:1-4 tells us that critical to the radical transformation Christian disciples will experience when Christ returns, is an ongoing engagement in a mystical-experiential communion with him here and now!  Read More

Let’s be honest, we have all gone through deep trials where we feel alone; not a friend to count on, a shoulder to lean on or to share our deepest fears with.  Read More

God’s Word shows us how to handle all of life’s situations, even when they are difficult and/or unsolicited. I Thessalonians 5:16 tells us to “Rejoice always.”  Read More

God-confidence isn’t self-help; it’s not circumstantial. It’s resolve refined when life isn’t going well.  Read More

The other day we lost power in our home. Suddenly, the television, Internet, and even my electric guitar weren’t options.  Read More

Have you ever seen a full moon? Of course you have! Fun fact: The moon doesn't create its own light;  Read More

If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that many aspects of ministry leave us weary. The untimely crisis (Are they ever timely?)  Read More

In Exodus 33, Moses and the Israelites are in the wilderness. The Israelites spent most of their time there complaining and being stubborn.  Read More

Dr George Wood states in ‘A Psalm in Your Heart’, “Psalm 16 shows us what we will feel like when we finally reach inner resolution on our life crises.” David’s life was shadowed with rejection; judgement from family members and personal sin, yet his contrite heart of worship was prized by God.  Read More

After 40 years, the desert was in the rear-view mirror. And as Moses prepared to pass his mantle of leadership to Joshua, he spoke words that would echo through generations:  Read More

God is holy! Wherever God dwells, whether it is on Mount Horeb (Mount Sinai) or the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, He transforms that space into a place of holiness.  Read More

Were the service files loaded? Are all of our children’s ministry volunteers going to show up?  Read More