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 →
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 →
Dear child, As you look back on your life, you might be thinking about all the mistakes you’ve made. All the imperfect moments. All the things you thought you should have done but didn’t do. You may think that as an all powerful being, not only is it within my power to see all your... Continue Reading →
One sunny afternoon, I was sitting down beside a quiet creek that runs along the edge of our property. It was so serene that all I could hear was a calm breeze and the sound of the water gently bubbling over some nearby rocks. I closed my eyes, and as I was waiting in the... Continue Reading →
The Father beckons us to come with him into the secret place. A serene place of rest. A walled garden of delight and wonder. A place of protection and security. A warmth of goodness and truth. A quiet waterfall can be heard in the distance. A gentle, cool breeze. A soothing aroma of beautiful spring... Continue Reading →
Do you ever find yourself being your worst critic? Do you ever feel like you’re your own enemy? Like no matter what you do, it seems like you just can’t ever be at peace with yourself? How a friend can give you the most wonderful compliment, and you somehow find a way to shoot it... Continue Reading →
Peaceful Streams 