In the wilderness, Jesus experienced Solitude: “the state or situation of being alone.” Solitude may come to us by choice or by circumstance. Jesus was led into solitude by the Holy Spirit, but throughout His ministry, He voluntarily chose solitude again and again. But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16 NLT…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Ash Wednesday
Ashes. Ashes and dust. A reminder. By the sweat of your brow will you have food to eatuntil you return to the ground from which you were made.For you were made from dust, and to dust you will return.” Genesis 3:19 New Living Translation Ashes and dust. Messy. They symbolize the messy emotions of grief and repentance. I…
Led by The Spirit …
And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him. Mark 1:11-13 NLT ********** What makes…
Into the Wilderness
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. Matthew 4:1-2 New Living Translation And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” The Spirit then…
Troubles, by Seuss
When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you,let it destroy you,or you can let it strengthen you.Dr. Seuss So I said to myself, ‘Now, I’ll just have to startTo be twice as careful and be twice as smart.I’ll watch out for trouble in front and back sectionsBy aiming my…
Still, “No Matter What”
No matter what you might be facing right now or what comes up in the future, remember two things: God is with you – and He’s in control. Joyce Meyer I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace. Psalm 34:1 Living Bible We are praying,…
Problems & Troubles
Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles.But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to.Lord, those who know your name come to you for protection.And when they come, you do not leave them without help. Psalm 9:9-10 Easy-to-Read Version “We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good,…
More about the Holy Spirit
Were it not for the work of the Holy Spirit there would be no gospel, no faith, no church, no Christianity in the world at all. J. I. Packer
“No Matter What”
16 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17 be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18 in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Amplified Bible I used to read these verses with a sense that God was expecting waaay too much of me. Always…
President’s Day
This Nation was established by men who believed in God.… You will see the evidence of this deep religious faith on every hand. Harry S. Truman