“We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!” (Numbers 11:5-6 NIV) The Israelites, after being rescued from bondage in Egypt, were now free, living on manna that God provided daily. Yet, […]

But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5:16 NIV) Jesus would preach to multitudes and heal the sick, but He also knew when He needed to withdraw from it all to spend time in prayer. To pray to God is not a ritual, but a conversation with our heavenly Father and a […]

But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” (Luke 10:40 NIV) Has your spiritual life been defined by activities? We might justify busy […]

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30 NIV) Jesus […]

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Psalm 62:5–7 NIV Rock. Fortress. Refuge. The imagery is unmistakable: In […]

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (Psalm 51:10 NIV) King David might have been a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22), but he was far from perfect. When the prophet, Nathan, called him out on his sins, David cried out to God, “Create in me […]