Don’t Be Surprised There are some things that shouldn’t surprise us: Winter blooming to life each spring. The sun rising every morning. Our ongoing need for food, water, air, and rest. Change being an essential part of life. Likewise, there’s no escaping the fact that life is messy a

The Lamb of God Have you ever waited a really long time for something important? Maybe you spent weeks waiting to see an old friend, for news about a medical diagnosis, or for someone to respond to a message you sent them. In the first century, the people of God had waited hundreds and hundr

God Gives Good Gifts There are seasons in our lives that are far more discouraging than encouraging. It's inevitable that all of us will experience those moments, and it's often in the face of insurmountable grief or heartbreaking experiences. But Romans 15:5 reminds us that there are

Seeking and Finding God In the Old Testament, God’s presence and His relationship with His people was mediated through priests and the temple system. The people of God worshiped God and prayed to Him, but it was the priests who would enter a sacred space and speak with God on their behalf. T

Pray Like This Prayer is simply an honest, ongoing conversation with God.   Jesus tells us that God knows what we need (Matthew 6:8), but He still wants us to come and tell Him what’s on our minds. He's a good Father who cares for us (Matthew 7:11). He wants to speak into our circumstance

Faith Without Feelings Still Counts There are seasons when God feels close—when you know deep down you're loved, truth seems easy to believe, and prayer feels like a real conversation. And then there are seasons when God feels far away. You read the same words. You sing the same songs. Y

True Repentance Sometimes life can feel like one big performance. We can get caught up in pleasing people, becoming successful, and attaining our greatest dreams. While those things are all good, what happens when we fail?  Most people are hard on themselves when they don't live up to the

Water Crossings Water crossings are not my horse Sven’s favorite thing to do. He plants his feet and won’t go in. Sven will tiptoe up to it and back, then step left and right. He’ll do anything but put his foot in the water. I have been told horses have limited depth perception, and they can’t t

Rest is a Reality In Hebrews 4:9, the author offers a reassurance of hope: "There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God." The author is referring to more than just observing a specific day of the week. It's about an inward peace and wholeness with God, not depending on

WITH GOD, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE “Please, Aslan!” said Lucy. “Can anything be done to save Edmund?” “All shall be done,” said Aslan. “But it may be harder than you think.” – C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia It wasn’t supposed to be like this. It wasn’t supposed to be this hard and

The One True Thing Sometimes when we get around horse people, we find ourselves surrounded by all kinds of know-it-alls. And in some cases, they actually do. The equine educated can make us feel like inadequate equestrians at times. But that’s when we remind ourselves of what is most important:

The Shepherd’s Promise Psalm 23 is a poem about God as our Shepherd. It’s all about how God knows what's best for us. He knows who we are and the paths we should walk in life. Because He is our Shepherd, He also is our Protector—guarding us from evil. At the end of Psalm 23, there is a pr

The Cup Jesus, as I join You today on Your journey to the cross, prepare my heart to participate with You in the dark shadows of Good Friday and the bright dawn of Easter Sunday. Pause and pray Today we continue our exploration of the extraordinary events of Maundy Thursday. Yesterday we remembe