We often read this verse and imagine beautiful rolling green hills and a calm river or lake. But the truth is that when David wrote this, he was in the middle of the Israeli desert. There were no rolling green … Continue reading Psalm 23 Series – The One who Provides
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. When David wrote this psalm, he was shepherding his sheep. It was his responsibility to look after the sheep and make sure they had everything they needed. It was through this lens … Continue reading Psalm 23 Series – Our Good Shepherd
Many years ago, I was listening to a pastor share at an event, and he said the following statement: Service is the only thing that makes sense in the pain. It’s a statement I have thought about on and off … Continue reading Serving through the pain.
I’ve been thinking about condemnation and conviction lately. Those closest to me know that I am my own worst enemy and am harder on myself than anyone else is. When I make a mistake, I internally beat myself up about … Continue reading Who are listening to?
A couple of years ago I picked up a book called Every Moment Holy. It’s a book of liturgies for everyday life situations and it holds the view, as I understand it, anyway, that every moment is holy. It has … Continue reading New hope.
I have been thinking a lot about worship lately. Our family has experienced what I could only call an emotional earthquake; certain events have taken place that have left us feeling like we are standing in emotional rubble, trying to … Continue reading Worship in the storm.
Pray without ceasing – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 I have a board hanging on the wall by my desk that has different scriptures, prayers, and praise points. In the middle of it, I have Phil 4:6-7 to remind me to keep … Continue reading Minute Devotions: Don’t stop praying
It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them – Psalm 44:3 My Nan … Continue reading Minute Devotions: Let Him fight the battle
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork – Psalm 19:1 What an incredible thought. The heavens declare the glory of God. Heaven sings His praises as he sits on the throne. It is … Continue reading Minute Devotions: We declare His glory
Something God has been working on teaching me is around the word, still. Still. It has long been a word that I have associated with being still before God; sitting at his feet and waiting on him to speak or … Continue reading Still.
Reflections by Leila 