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 »»
Sarah Martin
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 »»
Generation. This is a word that has circled in my brain for well over 2 years now. It is a gathering point for me. It is a word that conjures up unity toward a common cause, theme–the Kingdom. To me the word generation is not about age or demographic or what era you were born. No, for me it is the HERE and NOW. Those right here, right now who long to “do life differently” with their actions. Those right here and right now who live in grace and desire others to do the same. Those right here and now … Continue Reading »»