The context of Isaiah 61 is the Year of the Lord’s Favor. The cross reference I found to this was in Leviticus 25, where the Jubilee Year celebration and guidelines were given. The seventh year is the year all debts were forgiven (Sabbatical year) and God instructed the Israelites not to...

God’s plot line is so much more complex than movies. I love films with twists you don’t expect, and intricate stories that make you go “aha! I get it now” at the end. This Scripture is one of those places that I see God’s intricacy. He gives Isaiah prophecy for...

Ok, we’re here…on the ground in Kenya…ready for our first day on the mission field. Almost 3 months in the making…planning, packing, immunizations, medications, memorizing music, attempting to learn Swahili (epic fail!), etc. etc. etc. Am I ready? I have no...

Over the years this has become a familiar passage of Scripture for me, and has been the inspiration for numerous songs I’ve enjoyed hearing and singing. Sing and shout joyfully, worship gladly, be thankful…it all sounds great and some days that’s exactly how I feel. Praise...

When it comes to my faith, prayer has been where I fall short. I pray… but it’s usually selfish and demanding. I pray when I am in need of “saving”. I really have a long way to grow when it comes to prayer. That’s why I love praying with my 4 year-old son Caleb....