As I wound down the narrow road, I felt anticipation build. Every bend of the foliage and arc of the bridges increased my expectancy. When the shuttle bus rounded the last corner, I gasped as the 55-foot-tall Norway spruce and encircling evergreens illuminated the front lawn. Over a century ago, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted suggested this spectacular approach to …
Revival is currently in the hearts and minds of many believers. We’ve heard the accounts of the outpouring at Asbury University and seen the videos of the actual services. As this movement began to spread to other campuses, the movie Jesus Revolution opened on the big screen to remind us of the “One Way” revival of the 1970s. History testifies …
“When you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret” (Matthew 6:6). How often do I really “shut the door” in private prayer? Multiple device media has retrained our minds to expect distractions. Giving God full attention seems near impossible in our day. If we could only turn back the clock to when life proved simpler. …
Easter Sunday just got very simple, didn’t it? In fact, church in general is so much easier. What once involved dressing, driving, and greeting now merely necessitates a decision. Will I continue in the body of Christ? The stage, the seats, the sound equipment, the cords, the coffee, the child-care, all have become irrelevant. Will I continue to be the …
What a delight this week to introduce Hungry For More readers to Magen Thetford. Magen is a passionately devoted young woman, who blends the messiness of marriage and motherhood with a massive love for God. In her humility, she doesn’t realize that her very life is speaking volumes toward a perseverant faith. I know that as you hear her heart, …
What if each time someone celebrated my skills Or expertise, I re-gifted the applause to the Father Instead of desiring an encore ovation? What if each time someone praised my wisdom Or education, I returned the accolade to the Lord Instead of celebrating with a personal party? What if each time my child scored a goal, made the grade, Or won an award, I restored the …
There is a tree in my neighborhood that makes me grieve every time I walk past. Tall and stately, it grew past the housetops years ago. Because we live in a semi-arid climate, I know this tree didn’t just appear on its own. It was once planted and watered by someone who desired its beauty and saw its potential of shade. …
I could smell the LongShan temple before I could see it, as the heavy essence of incense filled the humid air. As I stepped across the raised, temple-threshold in Taipei, I caught sight of two large round containers filled with the burning joss sticks of the worshipers. Tucking out of the way, I began to take in …
“He’s not still a baby.” Here in this season where we remember the birth of Christ, it’s sometimes hard to remember the grown up Jesus that we serve. Maybe it’s easier to adore a tender baby than a mature Spirit. God is Spirit and those that worship Him must do so with their spiritual being …
Worship with voices around the world. In multiple languages. How Great is Our God! ———————– More in this series: “Don’t Worry About It” So How Can I Just Stop Worrying? Worrisome Roots Change Your Future Worship Toss Away the Worry .
