When You took that first step into human skin, confining yourself to the darkness of a womb created by Your hands, You already knew what awaited You. You knew Your worldly welcome would be sparse, and the scoffing of Your divinity would accompany You at every turn. You knew the hearts of men would be … [Read more…]
Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. — Psalm 102:18 When the earth was without form, and all was void and darkness, did You have me in mind when You spoke for light to come? Did You see across the centuries and know … [Read more…]
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. – Jesus: 911(Five-year-old Bria, attempting to quote Genesis 1:1) While the thought of my granddaughter’s misquotation made me chuckle, I also couldn’t help but think, “Girl, that’ll preach!” Indeed, if little Bria can get that truth nestled deep in her heart, it will hold her … [Read more…]
In the first chapter of Genesis, we read the creation story. At the sound of God’s voice, light separates from the darkness. Waters part from the sky, gathering into place as an expanse of the earth appears. The sound of Father’s voice sparks life. “Let the earth bring forth vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, … [Read more…]