faith – Page 23 – Lauri Hawley

Darkness Then

The times were dark. It had been over 730 years since the people had been humbled by Assyrian invaders, and now they lived under Roman rule.

What was it like?

The surrounding pungency of hay, hitting his nostrils for the first time . . .

The cool night air brushing against his newborn flesh for the first time . . .

Think of someone you know that never seems to get flustered. No matter what hurricane of life is howling around them, they seem to stay cool as a cucumber! Does their example leave you longing to have more peace in your life?

Bible Reading Reboot

Spiritual growth is not a suggestion, but instead something we are called to actively participate in. Peter writes, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (1 Peter 3:18 ESV). Followers of Jesus need spiritual disciplines and exercises in their lives in order to grow toward maturity.

Prayer Reboot

Are you stuck with the feeling that your prayer life is stale, in need of a refresher? Sometimes we get so comfortable with routine that what we do out of habit begins to lose its impact.

Posts of Christmas Past Exhibit A

What Are You Hoping For?

Christmas is coming! What’s on your wish list?

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