Fasting

Fasting Bible: Zechariah 7:1-10 Reading The fasts … will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace (ZECHARIAH 8:19) I was so hungry! My youth worker had suggested fasting as a way to focus on God. But as the day dragged on, I wondered: How did Jesus notContinueContinue reading “Fasting”

Rip The Heavens

Rip The Heavens Bible: : Isaiah 64:1-8 Reading Oh, that you would [rip] the heavens and come down (V.1). One of my church friends recently told me she’d given up on God. She’s stopped going to church and isn’t reading her Bible any more. She doesn’t see the point. I wish I could say she’sContinueContinue reading “Rip The Heavens”

What Can’t You Give Up?

What Can’t You Give Up? Bible: Hosea 11:8-11 Reading [Nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God (ROMANS 8:39). “What’s one thing you can’t give up?” the radio presenter asked. Listeners called in with some interesting answers. Some talked about their families, including a husband who shared memories of his wifeContinueContinue reading “What Can’t You Give Up?”

Certain Hope

Certain Hope Bible: Hebrews 11:1-6 Reading My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus (PHILIPPIANS 4:19). Lessons on trusting God can come from unexpected places—like the one I’ve learned from my black Labrador retriever, Bear. Bear’s large metal water bowl is in a corner of theContinueContinue reading “Certain Hope”