Still
Jesus honors the command of rest and Sabbath from God and turns it into an invitation for us to find strength and respite in Him. Exodus 31:17 NKJV:“In six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.” God himself rests after labor. Deuteronomy 5:15 […]
The One Essential Thing
I love the story of Mary and Martha. We are a culture defined by distraction, “worried and upset about many things” (Luke 10:41). We are Martha, rushing to manage and control, often feeling overwhelmed. Our intentions are good. We want to serve God, love our families, and excel at our work. But in the frantic […]
The Best Part
“But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed, Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her’ ” (Luke 10:41 & 42). Can we apply these words of Jesus to our lives today? It seems like the world […]
Withdrawing to Solitude
The soul finds its anchor in the quiet sanctuary, apart from the clamor. A regular retreat to solitude is not an escape, but a return to the Source. In this forgotten practice, we are remade, empowered, and equipped for a life lived fully in Christ. Its practice is not just for spiritual giants, but for […]
Lightening the Load
Last week, I noticed the Lord trying to tell me something. I witnessed three different bird species, each with a crippled foot. “Okay, Lord, You must have a lesson for me. I’m listening.” In the Spirit’s gentle manner, He taught me that, like those birds, I was crippled in my walk with Him, due to […]