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12/31/2024

Why do you want to know God through scripture?
A: To know how to live
B: To know my place in his story
C: To share faith with others
D: For reassurance about him

Any other reasons?

12/31/2024

What does knowing God mean to you?
A: What to believe about him
B: Who he is to me (Father, friend, Lord)
C: What he desires
D: Experiencing a relationship with him

Anything else?

12/31/2024

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A reflection on God as we go into the New Year...

"Our God is the God Who Sees"

How comforting to know that we worship a God who sees us fully. In our joy and our sorrow, in moments of triumph and times of trial, God is present. He sees our hearts, our struggles, our longings—and He cares deeply.

Just as He saw Hagar in the wilderness and called Himself “El Roi,” the God who sees (Genesis 16:13), He sees each one of us today. We’re never alone, forgotten, or overlooked.

Take comfort today, knowing that God sees you exactly where you are. His love is constant, His compassion is boundless, and His attention is on you. No matter what you’re facing, He is right there, seeing and walking with you.

12/30/2024

Why do you want to hear God through scripture?
A: To be guided in big life decisions
B: To know what to do in my daily life
C: To understand who he is
D: Just to hear what he has to say

Any other reasons?

12/30/2024

What do you want to hear from God?
A: What he thinks of me
B: What he wants me to do
C: What he is like
D: Something to know he’s real

Anything else?

12/30/2024

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to remember that we've been made new in Christ. In what ways do you hope to grow to be more like Jesus in 2025?

12/29/2024

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12/28/2024

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🕗Waiting pretty much sucks. But, people have had to wait all throughout the Bible. And, historically, they’ve had to wait in the midst of some pretty difficult circumstances– in the desert, in the den of a lion, MULTIPLE times in a prison…

When we wait, it often feels like nothing is happening. When we’re waiting in seasons of difficulty, it often feels like God’s forgotten about us.

Yet, what all of these wild waiting scenarios have in common is the fact that God is WITH his people, as they wait.

On the altar, he provided an appropriate offering. In the desert, he was leading and providing for Israel. In the lion’s den, he closed the mouths and tamed the beasts. In Lazarus’s tomb, he was preparing for the miracle of resurrection.

For the apostles, and for us in the present, as we wait for Christ’s return, he has left a helper to be with us and guide us (John 14:16-17).

So, yeah. Waiting is still hard, but it isn’t wasted. We’re an impatient people, but Jesus is reliable.

The story of Scripture is a story of God’s faithfulness in the midst of waiting for all things to be made new.

And, just as he did in the past, God is working now as we wait.

If you’re struggling in a season of waiting, and need some practical advice, check out our article: What Helps While Waiting? LINK IN BIO 💕

12/27/2024

What movie came to mind when you saw this prayer? What is it about the movie that keeps you coming back to it? Was it the story? A particular scene? The music? Or maybe it’s because you watched it with someone special.

Movies can capture our imaginations. Sometimes there’s a hero who does what’s right, rescues others, and somehow comes out of crazy situations unscathed. Sometimes it’s the opposite—someone lays down their life for another. We can also be drawn to movies that inspire us to be better, or hold true to our convictions, or embrace each moment as a gift.

Whatever it is—a single movie about fly-fishing, a space trilogy, a six-movie exploration of Middle Earth, or an eight-part magical adventure—enjoy it! After you have the popcorn popped, your favorite drink in hand, and have skipped past the commercials, push pause to read this Scripture and pray this prayer.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“Ears to hear and eyes to see—
both are gifts from the Lord” (Prov 20:12).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞
Mysterious One, you capture our imaginations with awe and wonder and inspire us through beauty and storytelling. Thank you for stirring the scriptwriter to craft this story, the actors to bring it to life, and the director to guide this film. Thank you for how this movie inspires me, and that I get to watch it again. Please use the next couple of hours to draw me close to you, and make me more like you. Amen.

12/25/2024

"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests" (Luke 2:14).

Merry Christmas, dear friends ✨

12/22/2024

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"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people" (Luke 2:10).

12/21/2024

You know what’s wonderful? Sitting near a window on a cold, wet day with a cup of something hot in your hands—especially if that something hot also has milk and sugar in it. Okay, oat milk. Or almond milk. Or coconut milk. Or corn milk (is that a thing? Yep, it is!).

You know what’s not wonderful? Waking up to the 6th and 7th and 12th day of rain (or snow!) in a row. When the clouds roll in and stay for a while it can lead to a nagging sense of negativity or sadness that just won’t give. So this year, when we make our 38th cashew milk latte and notice the rain (or snow!) falling again, we’re meditating on this scripture and praying this prayer…

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“...even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you” (Psalm 139:12).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Light of the World, fill my heart with joy and peace, even as darkness surrounds me. Jesus, you spent 40 days in the wilderness, give me your strength to bear these 40+ days without sun. Help me sense your presence in the midst of sadness. Help me find joy in the midst of this nagging negativity. And help these struggles lead me to depend more on you. Amen.

*Note: We are not experts on what to do with seasonal depression, but we’ve experienced it a bit (thanks, Michigan). If you struggle with depression, or if your seasonal depression feels a bit out of control, consider seeking the advice of a therapist or medical professional.

12/20/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But, like, also the busiest, and most expensive, and everything is kind of stressful, and involves a *lot* more coordinating than you ever could’ve imagined when you were a kid just wishing it could be Christmas every day…

Even so, when we move past the commercially-induced chaos, we can find moments to be reminded that we’re celebrating something even more extraordinary than wonderful— it’s straight-up miraculous.

One of the beautiful things about the Christmas season is that it disrupts our ordinary routines and gives us 1000 opportunities to remember that God became man to be near to us. We get to intentionally celebrate his continual pursuit of love and relationship with you, and me, and all of humanity.

So, whether you’re the planner who has had presents prepped for months or up late the night before Christmas, hoping your kids stay asleep while you fumble with wrapping paper in the living room… here’s a verse and a prayer to remind you of the ultimate joy these small gifts point us toward.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:11-12).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Lord in the Manger, you came to us as the greatest gift of all, a baby wrapped in a swaddling cloth. Thank you for this opportunity to celebrate your birth by sharing your Spirit of love, joy, and generosity with loved ones. May the presents I’m wrapping remind me of your love for each recipient. As these gifts are opened, may hearts be opened to you as well. And may the wonder of giving and receiving these gifts reveal a glimpse into the eternal celebrations that await. Amen.

12/18/2024

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.. but it won't prosper! See Isaiah 54:17

12/17/2024

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12/16/2024

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12/14/2024

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We rarely take time to look at anything for too long. We’re busy! Most of us don’t have the time to regularly take in a sunset, sit under a colorful tree, examine snowflakes, or pause before a piece of art. So we hit “like,” and scroll on to the next thing.

The word “behold” is an important invitation in the Bible to sit with something long enough to let it change you. One of the Hebrew words is hinnēh and has a range of meaning including: to pay attention, notice, or gaze intently at something. In Genesis 1:31, we read, “God saw everything that he had made, and hinnēh (behold), it was very good.” God not only sees what he created—including you and me—but he makes a judgment call about it; it’s very good.

The concept of seeing and letting something change you shows up over 1000 times in the Bible. One of our favorites is Job 19:25-27. Job describes a longing we all have—to finally behold with his eyes, what he knows in his heart. The word for behold here is “ḥāzâ.” All of us struggle with doubts and have those moments when we wish we could just see God already! We want to know our faith is true.

Behold isn’t just an Old Testament concept, the Greek word “ἰδοὺ” also means “behold.”

“‘ἰδοὺ (Behold! Pay attention!), the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ (which is translated, ‘God with us’)” (Matthew 1:23).

Here, behold means to pay attention to something really big that’s happening. Like a baby’s first words, or the moment your favorite team wins the championship, or the words of an amazing speech—this is a moment you won’t want to miss.

So whenever you run across the word “behold” in the Bible, it’s inviting you to absorb, notice, and let the reality of what you’re beholding change you for the better. It’s a challenge for us who are used to glimpses and glances, to pause long enough to let something go deep into our hearts.

And this really is the perfect time of year for this! As you celebrate Christmas, take time to behold—to see, pay attention, notice, and be changed by the good news that God is with us in our everyday.

12/13/2024

Have you ever noticed the word “refuge” in refugee? A refuge is a safe place that protects from danger. And our world is full of people in danger. Some come from war-torn regions. Some are refugees because of persecution—their beliefs about politics or religion are not acceptable in their home country. Others have to abandon their homes because of natural disasters. And some can’t find a job or provide for their families. There’s debate on whether this last group counts based on the technical definition of a refugee, but when it comes to the Bible’s description of the vulnerable, they definitely count!

The Bible talks a lot about caring for refugees. Take a minute to look for words like “stranger” or “foreigner” in the Scriptures, and you’ll see how important it is to God to take care of them. Not to mention, Jesus was a refugee when his family had to flee Bethlehem for Egypt because an army was sent to kill him (and all the other little boys). It’s something God cares about, and something he experienced.

More than just that, one of the primary terms used to describe God throughout the Bible is “a refuge.” So as we look around and notice the many conflicts and terrible circumstances that displace people around the world, let’s hear the compassionate voice of God, and feel the same empathy for them that he feels. Let’s also examine the opportunities we have to be like him, providing safe places for people who have to leave home.

A good place to start could be meditating on this verse and this prayer.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble” (Psalm 9:9).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐬
Refuge and Strength, there are so many people displaced from their homes right now and trying to figure out what’s next. Please guide them, and give them the strength to make it somewhere safe. Provider, please supply food and water, and furnish all they’ve left behind. Healer, please bring restoration to their hearts and bodies, especially with the trauma they’ve experienced. And God, help me be like you by noticing those who need support and doing what I can to help. Amen.