answering the call to restful living; with joy
What hardship are you experiencing? we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:17 I seem to talk about suffering a lot. The fact is that we all have something hard we will need to endure in this life. It may be several hard things or a continual …
His will, His ways, His strength, His glory… I’m thankful that our God is always working because, some days, I just can’t. I hit a wall of fatigue this week and He was true to His word – I was “marvellously helped”. I’m so grateful that He enables me to work and rest according to …
“What you are waiting for is what you are living for” I loved this quote from Ann Spangler’s book Praying the Names of Jesus for the name “Light of the world”. Waiting for Jesus to return means you’re living for Him today. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. …
It’s that time of year again! No, not summer, although I love all the sunshine-y days. No, not Christmas either, but I like where your mind is at. I’m talking about Illustrated Faith Camp! Each year, Illustrated Faith and community “camp” out in a study over the months of June and July. Last year, we …
Whatever it is that we think we need – to be fulfilled, content, happy, or at peace – apart from Christ, are holes in our spiritual armour that will be exploited. Prepare to be frustrated and enslaved. However, when we live open-handed to give and receive whatever He wills as Lord and entrusts to us …
Lord, have your way. This is a frequent prayer for me especially in times when I’m weary. When I just don’t have the words. When I feel overwhelmed and defeated. When I am at the end of myself. It’s a prayer of surrender. See, surrender is required to experience wonder. In order to soar, we …