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Trusting in the Lord—No Excuses

Trusting in the Lord—No Excuses

“There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” // Acts 9:10 In one breath...
18 avril, 2024
The Freedom of Authority

The Freedom of Authority

The people were astonished at [Jesus’] teaching, for he taught them as one having authority . . . // Mark 1:21 I stared down at the black and glossy white...
27 janvier, 2024
Letting Go for the Good of The Kingdom

Letting Go for the Good of The Kingdom

“Well done, my good and faithful servant [ . . . ] Come, share your master’s joy.” // Matthew 25:21 “I didn’t want to lose you. I didn’t want to...
18 novembre, 2023
Never Alone or Abandoned

Never Alone or Abandoned

Luke is the only one with me. //  2 Timothy 4:11a As we approached the façade of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, it was impossible...
17 octobre, 2023
Slaying the Serpents of Our Hearts

Slaying the Serpents of Our Hearts

"We have sinned in complaining against the LORD and you. Pray the LORD to take the serpents from us." // Numbers 21:7 It all happened at once. I stepped through...
13 septembre, 2023
Who You Are Is Because He Is

Who You Are Is Because He Is

“But who do you say that I am?” // Matthew 16:15 I’ve gone by a lot of names in my life. My baptismal name, my religious name, and countless nicknames...
26 août, 2023
You Have Been Drawn From The Water

You Have Been Drawn From The Water

She named him Moses; for she said, “I drew him out of the water.” // Exodus 2:10 Bobbing in the waves for days during our annual family “beach week,” plunging...
17 juillet, 2023
At Home with The Father

At Home with The Father

Welcome to your home with blessing and joy. Come in, daughter. // Tobit 11:17 For the longest time “church” had been a place where I went on Sunday, but toward...
08 juin, 2023
Learning Patience from the Lord

Apprendre la patience du Seigneur

Le bras levé, il les fit sortir, et pendant une quarantaine d'années il les supporta dans le désert. // Actes 13:17b-18 Enseigner au collège n'est pas quelque chose que j'aurais...
03 mai, 2023
It’s About Who You Know

Il s'agit de qui vous connaissez

[E]t percevant qu'ils n'étaient pas instruits, les hommes ordinaires, les dirigeants, les anciens et les scribes étaient stupéfaits. // Actes 4:13 Mon frère et ma sœur étaient des élèves de...
14 avril, 2023
You Are Good

Tu es bon

Dieu a regardé tout ce qu'il avait fait et il l'a trouvé très bon. // Genèse 1:31 Je ne suis pas une fille nature. La photo d'hiver la plus emblématique...
06 février, 2023
Seen, Known, and Loved

Vu, connu et aimé

Voyez quel amour le Père nous a accordé pour que nous soyons appelés enfants de Dieu. // 1 Jean 3:1 Je mentirais si je disais que je n'ai pas eu...
03 janvier, 2023