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“I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will never die.” (John 11:25) My heart broke when I heard of a dear friend diagnosed with cancer. I wept. I thought, what should I say to bring her comfort? I then remembered how “Jesus wept,” with His friends. What a raw picture. (John 11:35) Lazarus had died. His friends, undone with sadness and questions. Jesus, where have you been? Why weren’t you here sooner? It’s easy to think that the Lord has run far off when we face hard things, but this passage proves He’s near to the broken-hearted. He’s in touch with our pain and our fears. His tears speak. His response does, too. He wasn’t … Continue reading“It’s Not Too Late”

Have you ever surveyed the record of God’s rescues? Who were they? It’s the prodigals, adulterers, murderers by words and by sword, the prideful, foolish and rebellious. Those who spit on Him, rejected Him and mocked Him to His face and behind His back. (Matthew 26:67) It’s the ones with regrets and choices that grieve His heart. It’s Us. Praise the Lord that it’s not about our record, it’s about God’s grace and mercy that heals. We could name all the rescued ones in scripture, but let’s insert ours instead and embrace the truth; We’re all included, all in need of God’s mercy through Christ Jesus and within His reach. What’s your record look like? Where are you living right … Continue reading“Survey the Record”

On a long walk on an unfamiliar street, a dead end brought me hope. My first steps held questions and struggle, searching and longing. Yet, as I went along, my soul began to breathe. Was it the incoming text from a friend reminding me of God’s unchanging love? Or was it the song I had just sung out loud that cut the air and dismantled the lies? One thing I’m certain of, this view took my breath away, this truth trumped the moment and remains, and it’s not just extended to me. I saw the sign, “dead end.” Yet, when I came around the corner and got there, I found an unexpected view waiting. It wasn’t a dead end after … Continue reading“Dead End Hope”

Fasten Me as a seal of fire over your entire being, exclusive and unrelenting, forevermore. (Song of Songs 8:6) “We’re exclusive.” Back in the day, this was the mark of a serious relationship. It was clear that the two were in hot pursuit of each other. They were an item, not to be shared with anyone else, entirely committed. The Voice of Perfect love urges us to set a seal over our hearts and minds. No intruders allowed. A seal puts up intentional barriers, allowing nothing incompatible to enter in. So many distractions knock at the door of our hearts. Can I get a witness? So it’s good to ask ourselves; Is the seal set? Is my barrier weak or … Continue reading“We’re Exclusive”