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 […]
Holy Communion – Worship and Warfare
Psalm Twenty-Three is the comfort food of scripture. Still waters and soul restoration beckon me to come aside in this buzzing world. I am drawn to Verse Five as I retread this familiar word path. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies,…” (Ps. 23:5NASV) To be so honored as a […]
The Matter of Stature
While a part of the definition of “stature” refers to the physical appearance, another aspect of the word is described as “importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.” We are all familiar with the story of Zacchaeus. We even have a Sunday school song about him. He was a “wee little man” who climbed […]
The Promises of God
Whenever I look up in the sky and see a beautiful rainbow, I am reminded that God put it there for me and as a sign to all believers. Of course, science is behind what creates a rainbow, and I respect science. Light passes into water droplets, which bend the light. When that light reflects […]
Selah & Fika
Scroll, scroll, scroll…laugh-out-loud. Scroll, sip, adjust, scroll, “Oh my, look how late it is!” Sound familiar? Lately, I notice my relationship with God is wanting because of the relentless churn. In a world constantly vying for our attention, where the digital stream never truly ceases, the ancient biblical concept of SELAH and the modern Scandinavian […]