Waiting is a common – and usually unwelcome – experience. We certainly dislike waiting for the results of lab tests or phone calls, but even waiting for good things frustrates us. Our minds fix on what we do not have yet, making us unable to enjoy what we do have. Doing that is a waste ofContinue reading “Worship-filled Waiting”
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Can ‘good’ Christians get depressed?
Despair and failure are part of this life. We don’t need to run in fear.
Spending time in the presence of God
The presence of God transforms! Do you drink it in or wonder where it is? Is the presence of God a moment-by-moment awareness for you—or an illusionary concept? Would you be surprised to know His presence is not always in a Church…or that the Living Word can be void of vitality? In Acts 17, PaulContinue reading “Spending time in the presence of God”
Finding your way into the presence of God
My heart aches to understand that there are those who seldom enjoy time with God; those who feel puzzled when others speak of ‘feeling His touch’ or ‘hearing His voice.’ God is a personal God, desperately desiring to connect with us. My greatest sadness is not for those who reject God but for those strivingContinue reading “Finding your way into the presence of God”
Blessing the Battlefield
“But you are holy, O you that inhabit the praises of Israel.” Psalm 22:3 It is often said that in this life, one is either in a battle, just coming out of one or soon to be in one. Battles are part of life. We have a powerful weapon for victory that is often forgotten. Praise. Continue reading “Blessing the Battlefield”
