I look to the mountain…
Is it the struggle or the symbol of my salvation?
I see the shadow it casts…
Is it darkness overwhelming me or the reassurance of protection?
I feel the earth quake…
Is that me shaking or the might of the power of God? Continue reading “Weekly Prayer: November 17th, 2019”
Lord,
You are good.
God,
I don’t know where else to do.
I don’t know where to turn.
Who else is there to save me?
Who else can lift me up from this place?
Who is mighty enough to rescue me?
The shadows surround me,
The dark winds circle,
And yet…
The enemy entrenches around me,
Their weapons are drawn against,
And yet…
I came down to the river for a drink,
Only to find the banks were dry.
I came down to the river for life,
Only to see death’s fingerprints.
I came down to the river for love,
Only to find my empty heart.
Oh, Lord, hear the cries
Of your people by the river. Continue reading “Weekly Prayer: August 11th, 2019”
The Bible is an astonishing book. There is no other text like the Scriptures. Over 40 authors. Dozens of literary styles. An overarching story of over 6000 years. But will it keep my teenager engaged? Will my 10 year old want to read it? Continue reading “EPIC – The Story That Changed The World by Aaron Armstrong and Heath McPherson: Book Review”
I haven’t talked about this yet, but I am going to. My excitement about a particular comic book cover was too much, I just had to talk about this first before I got to the many other things I want to talk about.
It is a cover for an upcoming issue of the controversial Second Coming comic book, and I love the facial expression Jesus is making in it. When I first saw it, I spend minutes just looking over the art. (I love comics, what can I say?)
As I looked at it more and more, I found myself wondering,
What face does Jesus make when you and I pray? Continue reading “What Face Does Jesus Make When You Pray?”
