Timidly, I stood at the entryway, peering into the light. With a tiny seed of tremulous faith, I stepped inside while my eyes adjusted to the radiance. I paused and noticed that beside me, just inside the door, sat a large box heaped with various items. The contents caught my eye because of the value of the assorted items. From …
Like revolving skyward on a spiral escalator, my thoughts ascend to the realm of the Kingdom. “First things first,” I hear upon entry, for Kingdom matters are of utmost importance here. Rather than allowing lower things to feed anxiety into my mind, I turn my restless energy toward seeking Truth above. Breathing deeply of hope, I loiter among the promises …
Dear Friend, Seems that each time we talk, anxieties rise to the surface of our conversations. Have you noticed? So, as I’ve prayed for the both of us, Matthew 6:31-33 has returned to speak to my heart. “Do not be anxious….But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Herein lies …
As I spend time with a brand new grand baby, Carrie Vipperman joins us today on Hungry For More. I always love to hear Carrie’s heart because it mirrors that of our Father. Today, she hits on a topic that we all deal with: worry. ———————————- I was convicted this weekend of something I had let into my …
Sunday was not an unusual one as Sunday’s go. I got up, had my coffee with a short devotional, then readied myself for church with my peers. After church, Mark and I returned home, had left-overs and I took a nap. (I felt like I needed it as our two-year-old grandson had been with us for the past two weeks.) …
Have you ever taken a cruise? They are built with busyness in mind. Whether it’s the game rooms or the library; the water park or the banquet hall; every location is buzzing with activity. Even the passengers are resting, the staff of a luxury liner is making preparation. Your soul is like a large ship with a …
Seeking His Kingdom is our release from anxiety (Matthew 6:33). Most of us would agree wholeheartedly with this statement. But it always breaks down in our practical day to day focus. Let’s take our consumption for instance. “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking…” (Romans 14:17) (Okay – yeah…..I know that….) Then …
This week, we’ve been grappling with worry and its cure: seeking the Kingdom (Matthew 6:33). You realize that if you are one of the Kingdom kids, then you have the innate ability to understand Kingdom mysteries (Matthew 13:11). It’s a given. The ability to discern is yours. It comes with your adoption papers. …
The holidays are over and the New Year is pending. Unfortunately, words like financial uncertainty, natural disaster, and questionable politics seem to dominate our future. If you like, you can focus on these anxious variables or we can choose to turn to Rock Solid Truth. The latter is how I’ve selected to begin the New Year. Wanna …
