Above All Else Day 8: He Loves Us Regardless Today, on this Monday might we tackle a big topic? Let’s start the week out right. Go ahead and soak in today’s Above All Else Scripture and then we will dig in. The Eternal is gracious. He shows mercy to His people. For Him anger does not come easily, but faithful love does—and it is rich and abundant. (Psalm 145:8 THE VOICE) The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. (Psalm 145:8) I firmly believe that if we are to truly worship Him today (based on the words of our Psalm … Continue Reading »»
Monthly Archives: September 2014
The weekend is here. That means we’ve journeyed together for seven days in our feast on the fame of Jesus. Were you encouraged? Were you overwhelmed? Was this too much? I’ve noticed for myself a bit of a detox happening in my heart and mind. This feast has forced me to live consumed by more and more and more of Him and less of myself. Thus the detox! I’m depleting this self-focus everyday and the pain comes in where I realize how much muck is still left in my heart. This process is good for the soul, I know it. … Continue Reading »»
There is much around us that captivates our attention. Like the hummingbird captivated by my wildflower garden, she darts from one flower to another in split second intervals not truly savoring each flower’s unique sweetness. We stand captivated to be consumed and we consume to be captivated. As we feast together on the fame of Jesus, might sit at the table captivated for the sole purpose of seeking out who He is rather than what He offers us for our self-focused consumption? Press In When was the last time you searched and studied Scripture through the lens not of … Continue Reading »»