Recently, I had a dream that rocked me. A defining dream, one that I will remember for the rest of my life. In the dream, I was a child and was with a group of other children. We were standing around Jesus with joyful expectation. I could see him clearly, and the children near him... Continue Reading →
How many times have you felt desperately alone? That no one really cares about who you are or what you do? That you don’t make a difference? I know I’ve struggled with these feelings. It can feel like an overpowering current, like wading upstream in a rushing river. What if you could see that in... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like you were made for something greater? Like you just can’t be satisfied with normal? Maybe it's not in your DNA. Where you've been and where you'll go won't even closely resemble each other. It is because God is the one who is constructing your journey, and He has made sure... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to find yourself in a place that feels way too difficult to handle, whether it be a physical ailment, a family dispute, a situation at work, or a financial crisis. Thankfully the Lord doesn’t ask us to figure everything out on our own; but instead, he beckons us to cast our cares upon... Continue Reading →
What would it be like if you never second guessed yourself? What would that feel like? How much stress would be eliminated from your life? What if you never worried? What would it be like to never let fear dominate you? Would you be a more peaceful person? What impact would it have on those... Continue Reading →
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) How we communicate within ourselves, with our own thoughts, is a tremendously powerful thing. When thoughts... Continue Reading →
Have you felt weighed down lately by an avalanche of doubt, fear, and even depression? Has it been difficult to get out of bed or feel motivated to do much of anything, but you don’t even know why? I know where you are- I’ve been there. Many voices clamor for our attention. But which one... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt a strong longing inside to do something special? Or a desire to break out of the mold of what you’ve always been or done, but just can’t seem to get over the hurdle? Maybe it’s a feeling that no one in your family has ever done something like that, or you... Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like deep down you know there’s more to your life, to who you are, but it’s hard sometimes to realize it? Or sometimes fear takes hold so strongly that it feels like an immovable mountain? Many in this hour have been feeling a sifting and a refining. A re-defining of their... Continue Reading →
Peaceful Streams 