Something Out of Nothing

In my devotional time a while back, I was reading the story of creation in Genesis, Chapter 1. As I was journaling about it, God really impressed upon me that the same process that God used to create the world is the same creative process He wants to use in my life to create a [...]

 

Oklahoma Disaster Relief

Today’s scripture to meditate on: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3) Yesterday, Chris and I watched in agony as the tornadoes in Oklahoma touched down and tore across Moore and surrounding towns. Our hearts broke as we saw the leveled homes and schools and we thought about the loss of innocent life. [...]

 

Firsthand Experience | Day 30

Church: The Hope Of The World Scripture to meditate on: “In his name the nations will put their hope.” (Matthew 12:21) The following is an excerpt from Firsthand: Ditching Secondhand Religion for a Faith of Your Own by Ryan and Josh Shook. When we set out to discover our own firsthand faith, we were disillusioned with church. [...]

 

Firsthand Experience | Day 29

Finding Real Freedom Scripture to meditate on: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” ( John 8:32) The following is an excerpt from Firsthand: Ditching Secondhand Religion for a Faith of Your Own by Ryan and Josh Shook. One of the most liberating and powerful statements of all time comes from the lips [...]

 

Firsthand Experience | Day 28

Choose Reckless Confidence Over Boring Religion Scripture to meditate on: “Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.” (Ephesians 3:12) The following is an excerpt from Firsthand: Ditching Secondhand Religion for a Faith of Your Own by Ryan and Josh Shook. Maybe the most important action step [...]