Life can often get a bit hazy… like a fog. Sometimes it gets so thick you just have to sit tight and wait for the fog to lift. In Exodus Israel followed God in the cloud. Maybe we should take a closer look at that. They moved when the cloud moved. They stayed put when the cloud [...]
Archive for the ‘Hope’ Category
I give you my life…
Posted: January 27, 2009 in Derek Webb, Dreams, Future, Hope, Obedience, Oswald Chambers, Trials and Testing, Trusting GodI give you my life and all that I am – But what have I to give – So I hand you a candid photograph of this little boy – ’cause I have nothing to my name – But I can give you that. (Derek Webb, “Somewhere North”). Photo taken while I was in Seminary [...]
I’ve been reading Jim Aiken’s blog and have decided to add it to my list. I met Jim several years ago when I first moved back to Georgia. If you are interested in Church Planting or reading blogs of other church planters – visit Jim he has all the links you will need. He is [...]
Get to know God
Posted: January 9, 2009 in Bible Reading, Faith, Hope, Psalms, Trials and Testing, Trusting GodI came across this passage this last year. Lori saw that I underlined it in my Bible while she was reading tonight and brought it back to my attention. “If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God, ”I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if [...]
Kyrie Eleison
Posted: December 24, 2008 in Bible Reading, Conversation with God, Dreams, Genesis, Hope, Joseph, Mr. Mister, Random Thoughts, The BibleI want to understand more about how God has spoken to others through dreams. As I read the Bible I am coming up with more questions. I am reading in Genesis 37 and the chapters to follow about Joseph and the dreams he had been given as a teenager. He was also given the opportunity to [...]
What would life be like if…
Posted: December 23, 2008 in Bible Reading, Christmas, Hope, Oswald ChambersHave you ever wondered what life be like without Jesus? Think about it for a moment… What would life be like if the birth of Jesus had not taken place 2000 years ago? The world would be an unbelievably different place today had the birth of Jesus not taken place. I can’t imagine what life would [...]
Dream Keeper
Posted: December 20, 2008 in Bible Reading, Conversation with God, Dreams, Genesis, Hope, Joseph, Peter GabrielYesterday I had the opportunity to do something I don’t do anymore… Gas prices and time keep me from this activity. love, I get so lost sometimes days pass and this emptiness fills my heart when I want to run away I drive off in my car but whichever way I go I come back [...]
Crossroads
Posted: December 13, 2008 in Bible Reading, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Movies, The Bible, Trusting God, VisionAre you familiar with the ending to the movie “Cast Away”? Tom Hanks is standing there in the middle of this intersection in the middle of Nowhere, TX. As far as he can see in all directions is nothing – yet he has been given the gift of life to be lived another day. How would [...]
2009: A Look Forward – in Your eyes
Posted: December 6, 2008 in Confidence, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Oswald Chambers, Peter Gabriel, Psalms, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting God, Vision, WorshipHope as defined by Dictionary.com as a noun is wrapped up in “feelings.” But as a verb: To look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence. To believe, desire, or trust. Hebrews 10:19-25, So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood [...]
U2: Praise & Worship
Posted: December 5, 2008 in Christian Music, Concert, Hope, Inspiration, Obedience, U2, WorshipI was talking with a good friend of mine this morning. As we talked, he began to share a passage of Scripture with me from Psalm 116. As he read this passage to me I was reminded of this praise and worship set by U2. It’s a very moving moment. According to RNS Blog, while speaking [...]
