Why do you think it was necessary that the Lord bought our freedom with a price? Does it make sense to the natural mind that a great king would give up his own life for the lives of his subjects? It depends on whose kingdom you are in. If he were a king of wrath,... 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 →
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18 (ESV) Do you know what it takes to be a peacemaker? Many times, when we hear this word it evokes images in our mind of someone settling disputes between people. But what does it really mean? Did you know... Continue Reading →
Have you ever seen a bird? Or a child fly a kite? Do they fly through the bird or the kite’s own power? Or are they carried by the wind? I want to encourage you today to put your wings out and let the Lord’s gentle wind carry you to new places. It is a... Continue Reading →
Let your mind rest on Him today. Let Him fill you with his eternal effervescent peace. Let your worries slip away. Cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you. Let Him have every single one of them. Even the ones that seem like enormous mountains. He can carry it. Allow yourself to rest.... Continue Reading →
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8 What if God wanted everyone to experience him, not just know about him? What if we could know Him in intimacy and experience his goodness, in the same way we eat a delicious fruit? We can... Continue Reading →
In this season, do you ever feel like you are trudging through a dense thicket, where the weeds and brush are getting so thick that it’s hard to see where you are going? There is mud beneath your feet, and no matter what you do, you feel like you keep getting stuck, and you feel... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have no fear? To not have a care in this world? How do some people trust in God with ease, but others seem frequently lost and anxious? I believe the key is rooted in fear. I used to be afraid I wouldn’t hear from God,... Continue Reading →
Peaceful Streams 