Experiencing God’s Touch

Is experiencing God’s touch a part of your life each day? As Christians we talk a lot about our “personal relationship with God,” but when was the last time it was…well, personal? A vivid Biblical account of what experiencing God’s touch looks like is the story of the woman suffering from a chronic bleeding issue. In her culture, her condition …

Connecting with God

Do you ever feel like your attempt at connecting with God is one-sided? I sure do. Here is a typical morning for me: I wake up early, stumble out of bed and slip on my shoes for my morning workout. When I return, I grab a cup of coffee–extra hot–pick up my Bible and notebook and begin my quiet time. …

Wake up Call

I just returned from Mount Hermon Writers’ Conference energized after a hard re-set with my writing. It was a wake up call to re-engage my heart. It was a chance to accept God’s invitation to dig deep and reignite my passion for writing words that paint a portrait of our great God. During  the conference, God provided a chance for me to look into His face and find the deeper, …

Get Empowered for God's Call

What work has God called you to do that feels beyond your reach?  Last year God used a single verse to empower me to complete a monumental task. A dream, really. He challenged me to participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month where you write an entire book in 30 days). While the idea inspired me, the thought of doing it? Overwhelming. Nevertheless, I took up God’s call …

Avoiding Canned Christianity

Avoiding Canned Christianity

No one wants their faith to look like canned Christianity, but sometimes that’s what familiarity with Jesus breeds. Take Philip, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. He witnessed Jesus’ miracles and heard His sermons. Jesus personally discipled him. You could say Jesus was familiar to him. Even so:     Although Philip walked with Jesus, ate with Him — lived with Him …