40 Day Spiritual Journey

BIG FAITH FOR A LITTLE HEART READ Matthew 9: 18-25 REFLECT About a year ago, a dear friend of mine gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.  Everything seemed to be picture perfect.  A few days later at a routine appointment, a concerning appearance to his skin was noticed.  In no time at all, they […]

BOLDNESS USHERS IN BREAKTHROUGHS READ Acts 4: 18-28 REFLECT Ever been in that awkward place, sitting in front of someone who is suffering, but you feel helpless? Maybe you even feel like you can’t really speak into his situation? I’ve been there. I have a friend who went through a really difficult divorce recently. We

FASTING – TODAY WE WILL BE FASTING “COMPLACENCY” WHEN IS IT YOUR TIME? READ Esther 4:1-17 REFLECT I tend to have one of two reactions to a problem. I either charge right in with my solution, or I take the time to poll all my friends and family, asking what they would do. In this

REMINDER: TOMORROW’S FAST – COMPLACENCY DESPERATE DAYS BRING ABOUT A DARING PRAYER READ 1 Samuel 1: 9-18 REFLECT The roads of life are so full of ups and downs. Often we feel full of desperation and are easily discouraged and defeated. My six year old grandson, only days before his annual roadside sale, got to

ENOUGH, I WILL STAND READ Acts 4: 13 REFLECT It was June 5, 1989 and in Tiananmen Square a lone man stands in front of a column of Chinese tanks. We don’t know who he is but we did see what he did. I am sure growing up in China that all those who knew

AM I RIGHT WITH GOD? READ Romans 4: 1-12 REFLECT There are times when I struggle with doubts in my Christian life. “Am I still right with God?” I wonder. In comparison to others, I am not Christian enough and I don’t do enough to show that I am Christian. I wonder about the certainty

WORKING AS A TEAM READ Exodus 36: 1-7 REFLECT Growing up, sports were always a significant part of my life. I played individual sports like tennis and golf but I really enjoyed team sports like basketball, soccer and football…the competition, the camaraderie and having others rely on your contribution made team sports very intense and

DO NOT GIVE UP – PRAY! READ Daniel 6 REFLECT Many of us are familiar with the boldness of Daniel in this Bible story. He absolutely, stubbornly refused to stop praying to his GOD. Even with King Darius’s threat to throw him into a lion’s den, his faith was so strong he continued to pray!

LIVING THROUGH THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE READ 1 Kings 17: 1-24 REFLECT Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the challenges of living life? Are the tough times too difficult to deal with? We often just get past one problem and begin to feel comfortable when another issue pops up. An illness, a difficult diagnosis, a

IF YOU ARE THE BIG TREE I AM THE SMALL AXE READ David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17 REFLECT Like most children of immigrants, I carried out my youth with endless moments of hesitation, second guessing and anxiety. Even in the best of times, children feel like outcasts, pariahs and persona non grata. I