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QUIET BOLDNESS READ Matthew 14: 22-29 REFLECT I think when people read these verses (I know I do) I automatically skim through to the familiar part of Jesus calling Peter out of the boat. What I noticed this time is that before Jesus performed this great miracle through Peter, He went to be alone. Alone […]

YOUR BOLDEST MOMENTS READ 2 Timothy 1: 7-8 REFLECT If you’ve ever done a personality profile, it’s enlightening.  If you’re like me, you see things in it that make you wince (am I really like that?), and other things that reveal a gifting that God has given you.  A good personality profile will show you

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