I was driving my daughter to school right at sunrise, right as the sun was coming up over the horizon. Normally one of the most beautiful times of day, the wonderful colors, the peaceful clouds. However, for me it was terrifying. I had this haze over the inside of my windshield . Every time the light hit it, the whole world turned into this blurry, blinding glare . I was squinting, leaning my head to the side, trying to see the road, but the haze was all I could see. It wasn’t that the sunrise wasn’t beautiful, I was blinded…
Read More →I am so excited to jump into another series where we are looking at one single, powerful verse in Colossians 4 to see how we can bring it into our prayer time. This week, we’re tackling that first half. Have you ever seen a security guard asleep on the job? It’s a classic movie trope—the guy has his feet up on the desk, a hat pulled over his eyes, and a half eaten donut nearby while the thief just tiptoes right past him. We laugh because it’s ridiculous, but honestly, if that was your house or your business, you wouldn’t…
Read More →Think about the characters in the Christmas story. Everyone wants to be the Shepherds, right? You get the sky full of angels, the light show, and the "suddenly" moment. Or maybe the Wise Men—you get the cool outfits, the camels, and the headline grabbing gifts. But very few people say, "When I grow up, I want to be Anna" from Luke 2 . Why? Because Anna’s gift wasn't gold, frankincense, or a sudden visit from a choir of angels. Her gift was her entire life spent in a single room, waiting for a promise she hadn’t seen yet. Luke 2:36…
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