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Tongues of Fire

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. AllContinue reading “Tongues of Fire”

The Gate

Picture this: You go to bed, getting snug under the blankets, and fall asleep. A dream starts for you too. In it, you start out standing in front of this huge, broad gateway with many people all around you going through it. On the other side, you see so many people milling about every whichContinue reading “The Gate”

Washing Feet

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to washContinue reading “Washing Feet”

Hosanna!

The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkeyContinue reading “Hosanna!”

Meaningless, Meaningless

I will be honest, for the last few weeks I have been dealing with feelings of discontentment. There are many things I wish were different in my life. Because nothing has turned out as I planned. See, I will be 28 years old this year. Two years away from 30, when a woman’s fertility startsContinue reading “Meaningless, Meaningless”

Does Sin Reign?

I’m reading the book of Romans right now. I just recently finished chapter 6, about being dead to sin and alive in Christ. Can I just say, sin is serious. I understand we know this. But I mean, Jesus gave HIS LIFE to free us from it. Not only that, but the suffering Jesus wentContinue reading “Does Sin Reign?”

Snakes and Doves

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 I love this verse. I love it for many, many reasons. It is actually one of my favorites, truth be told. I love it for the sheep, wolves, snakes, and doves. When theContinue reading “Snakes and Doves”

Dust and Clay

Do you know what clay is? It is a stiff, sticky fine-grained earth. It can be molded when wet, and dried and heated to make bricks, pottery, and ceramics. Clay derives from the decomposition of rocks and soil. Essentially, clay is dust. Now, are you a fan of action movies? I am. I mean, really,Continue reading “Dust and Clay”

Dogs and Pigs

Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. Matthew 7:6 Who are the dogs? Who are the pigs? It’s those who are set in their ways.Those who pay no mind to whatContinue reading “Dogs and Pigs”

Psalm 90

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just goneContinue reading “Psalm 90”