The Parent’s Presence Calm, Christmas, Presence, Presence of God, Storm If you have a child, you know a stormy night is likely to result in a bad night of sleep for them and for… READ MORE
God’s Nearness Closeness, Closer to God, God's Perspective, God's presence, Investment, Nearness, Presence, View How do modern songwriters explore the question of whether or not God is close enough to be invested in our lives and outcomes? Bette… READ MORE
The Community of Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Acts 2:42-46, Acts 20:7, Communion, Community, Experience, Foretaste, Future Glory, Holy Spirit, Lord's Supper, Luke 22:19-20, Luke 24:30, Mystery, Presence, The Church In a dispatch for The Local Church, Derek Rishmawy reflects on how the Lord’s Supper is a rehearsal dinner for the ultimate wedding feast… READ MORE
The Teeth of Suffering 1 Peter 5:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Discipleship, God's Love, Love, Nature, Presence, Protection, Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:18, Sovereignty, Suffering, Tragedy, Vision “Our vision is so limited we can hardly imagine a love that does not show itself in protection from suffering. The love of God… READ MORE
Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy) 1 Timothy 4:4, Blessing, Dwelling, God's Promise, Goodness, Hebrews 12:10, Help, Love, Mercy, Presence, Provision, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 73:1, Song “Surely goodness surely mercy right beside me all my days and I will dwell in Your house forever and bless your Holy Name”- Shane… READ MORE
“The Qualities of ‘Mercy'” Colossians 1:13-14, Deliverance, Dwell, Ephesians 1:7, Forgiveness, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 9:12, Incarnation, Injustice, Mercy, Ministry, Presence, Redemption, Relationship, Titus 2:14 “When Jesus came to us, the Father sent him as one of us: to dwell with us, to sit with us in our misery… READ MORE
We Have Jesus 1 John 5:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Contentment, Ephesians 3:16-17, Faith, Happiness, Joy, Loss, Pain, Presence, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:3-5, Suffering, Trials, Trusting God “You don’t really know Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have.”- Timothy Keller, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering When… READ MORE
Sharing Grief Comfort, Consistency, Death, Grief, John 14:1, Kindness, Lamenting, Loss, Matthew 5:4, Mourning, Presence, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 34:18, Revelation 21:4, Support In a memorial service for five slain Dallas police officers, former President George W. Bush spoke, saying, “Those of us who love Dallas and… READ MORE
