Immanuel

Immanuel: the hope that brightly glows in this world filled with sorrow, pain, and yearning.

Light in the Dark

Have you ever been in a dark place, struggling daily with a vague, yet deep feeling of sorrow, discouragement, meaninglessness? In this dark place, more often than not, there is a deep desire for light, even though it seems like an impossible dream. Friend, there is hope.

Persistent Love

I am not desperately trying to do enough good to earn His favor for some day when He judges me. No. I live in constant assurance of the deep, selfless, persistent love God has for me. Let me explain.

Don’t Stay in the Mud

We are the children of the King, called to a life amazingly better than the worthless, corrupting occupation of mud pie-making. Come out of the mud, and walk in the new life God has given.

Failure and Forgiveness

Often when we fail to do what we know God wants us to do or do something we know He tells us not to do, we begin believing lies about God. . . . Don’t believe the lies.

Sparrow Meditations

Meditate – to dwell on any thing in thought, to contemplate, to turn or revolve any subject in the mind
(Webster, Noah. Am. Dictionary of the English Language, 1828)

I Fear No Evil

I will not be anxious, full of care, or disturbed in my soul because of things that can cause loss, pain, or take pleasure from life, because I know that my Shepherd is with me.

Life’s Rainy Season

It is hard to accept that these distresses are God’s good and perfect gift: that these dark places are God’s will, just as much as the bright and restful places.

Walking on Waves

As we struggle with our particular storms, our Father comes to us, bidding us to be of good cheer, to take comfort. He is with us: there is no need to fear. And so, we rise and walk with him: oblivious to the wild wind, the turbulent waves – knowing only the joy and security of the presence of our Father.