Category: A Faith in Process

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;And in that day there…

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Matthew 1:23 KJV *** *** And morning came… It still comes. Our God is here, Emmanuel, among us, always coming towards us, always standing behind us, always standing up…

The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before … What is possible is to not see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft…

Your goodness and unfailing kindness shall be with me all of my life, and afterwards I will live with you forever in your home.Psalm 23:6 TLB *** “Goodness and mercy follow him always—”all the days of his life”—the black days as well as the bright days, the days of fasting as well as the days…

You prepare a feast for mein the presence of my enemies.You honor me by anointing my head with oil.My cup overflows with blessings.Psalm 23:5 NLT *** “Nothing is hurried, there is no confusion, no disturbance, the enemy is at the door and yet God prepares a table, and the Christian sits down and eats as…

Even when I walkthrough the darkest valley,I will not be afraid,for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staffprotect and comfort me.Psalm 23:4 NLT *** “If you’re feeling worried or scared, know that God is always there to protect you and guide you.”(Unknown) *** God’s way is perfect.All the Lord’s promises prove true.He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.Psalm 18:30 NLT *** “My life is a mystery which I do not attempt to really understand, as though I were led by the hand in a night where I see nothing, but can fully depend on the love and protection of Him who guides me.”Thomas Merton  *** Your promise revives…

He lets me rest in green meadows;he leads me beside peaceful streams.He renews my strength.He guides me along right paths,bringing honor to his name.Psalm 23:2-3a NLT *** Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord; and our heart is restless until it rests in Thee. Augustine *** Those who live in the shelter of the…

The Lord is my shepherd;    I have all that I need.Psalm 23:1 NLT *** Everything you need God already is.Priscilla Shirer *** And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19 NIV *** We need God in ways we do not know. Don’t limit your experience of God to what…

By Bread Alone.”(He needs a little laughter and some good ideas, too) *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Bread takes the effort of kneading but also requires sitting quietly while the dough rises with a power all its own.David Richo *** Jesus said “Give us THIS DAY our daily bread”, knowing that you cannot fight today’s battles with yesterday’s bread. Knowing that you cannot fight today’s battles with the hope of tomorrow’s bread….