Bold and Beautiful
Bold. When was the last time you ran smack dab into something BOLD? What about BOLD and BEAUTIFUL? Today is your lucky day! The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack. (Psalm 23:1 HCSB) …
Making Personal Retreats “Mine!”
A two year old is prone to the war cry, “Mine!” He is also remarkably persevering. Her focus is unrelenting. His grip is fierce. Determination is boldly written across her face. If this series is to …
Table for Two
The third faith-factor we learn from Jesus’ time with His Father is: God’s Word was Foundational. When Jesus was alone in the desert, he fasted. I can imagine his stomach groaning in protest. It had to …
The Holy Spirit on Retreat
The second faith-factor we learn from Jesus’ time with His Father is: the Holy Spirit was active throughout. The third and fourth chapters of the Gospel of Luke bear testimony to the power of the Holy …
Quiet Place
Away to a Quiet Place What does this mean for us today? First, Jesus went away to quiet places. The value of getting away to a quiet place can’t be underestimated. For Jesus, the desert (as …
Is Your Car Holy Ground?
Peace and quiet. They go together more then we’d like to admit. The profound absence of quiet in our lives is robbing us of the peace that God promises can and will defy human understanding. Back …
The Hard Work of Rest
I learned many years ago that resting well is not static. It’s a moving target, constantly evolving. For me, that’s what makes rest hard work. It requires attention, diligence and commitment to the ever changing seasons and chapters of …