Sitting with Jesus

“Where have you put him?” he asked them. They told him, “Lord, come and see.” Then Jesus wept. ‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭34‬-‭35‬ ‭‬‬ Whatever emotions this season may be stirring up within, May we remember that we are not alone in them. God knows exactly what we’re dealing with. He knows exactly how we’re feeling. He is … Read more

Surrender

“Father, help me to live this day to the full,   being true to You, in every way. Jesus, help me to give myself away to others, being kind to everyone I meet.  Spirit, help me to love the lost, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.  Amen.” – Author Pete Grieg Hope Ministries is … Read more

Happy Easter

“May this Easter day bring resurrection life         to my heart and my home.  May renewal radiate within me and revival emanate through me. May dawn displace the darkness and spring replace the winter in my life. May the God of hope so fill me with joy and peace this Easter, That I may … Read more

He is For Us

As we get ready for Easter weekend, may we remember that God is for us. The story about Jesus on the cross is a redemption story, a victory moment, a sacrifice for our own well-being. The cross and the resurrection shout: Yahweh has come. God has provided. Our Creator has won. Whatever trial you’re walking … Read more

He Still Loves Us

If He promises us that He will renew our strength, He must have known we’d walk through seasons of exhaustion and weariness. If He asks us to surrender and trust, He must have known that we’d walk through seasons of immense struggle and/or disbelief. If He encourages us to not fear the valleys nor the … Read more

Grace

”So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.“ ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬  May we be loving and grace filled towards ourselves and every one whom we encounter this week. As life continues to change … Read more

Darkest Valley

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:4‬ In our darkest moments, in our lowest times, when fear begins to creep in, may we rest in the Truth that God is near us. … Read more

Protection in the Chaos

“Jesus replied, …‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭12:30-31 In current times of great pain, war, uncertainty and loss, may we remember that we have a God who is unafraid to walk into the mess, pain and chaos of the lost and weary. May we take His example … Read more

Showing Up in Hardships

“Your tender heart is not a liability or immaturity. Your tender heart is a holy place where God show you his face.” – K.J. Ramsey When times are hard and our hearts feel tender, may we be reminded that we have a God who shows up for us in both our hardships and our joys … Read more

A God of Promises

A God of His promises. May we trust and believe that we have a God that is true to His promises. We ask God today to provide for us our daily bread, to fulfill each of our daily needs and to provide us with all the wisdom, peace and hope to get us through each … Read more