In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 ESV The darkness is as intriguing as the light. We are so dependent on our eyes. Scientists …
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. Genesis 1:3-5 ESV We went to see the movie …
On the second Sunday of every month we talk about building community in our small group called, Next Steps. How can we train to be better participants in our small groups and ministry teams? We all need to rely on the Holy Spirit for transformation. During our session we also emphasize prayer and Bible Study. The …
Borders, (RIP) Barnes & Noble, (There are still a few.) The public library may still be your best bet, (The one in downtown Los Angeles is amazing.) You may even have some unread books on your shelf, waiting to move up on your bucket list. Find a quiet place — take some time to read. …
Photo by @mvdheuvel How do we get beyond our excuses? I decided this week, I’m swimming at least three times a week, maybe four. The goggles hadn’t been used for a while, so the other day I got in the pool and my left eye kept filling up with water. You can imagine how annoying. …
Have you ever tried to stay in one place for a half hour?Discipline is hard. You know this and if you want to get involved in spiritual practices you’re gonna have to keep your body doing the same thing for an extended period of time. Maybe for prayer or solitude, contemplation or meditation — Today …
“8 Moves” is not eight more things you need to do. “8 Moves” is a structure for handling what you are already doing. You don’t need another to-do list. It is a way of aligning with the way God created the universe, and how to be in tune with how God made you. Light represents …
When we think about the things that are really important, we can’t help but realize how imperfectly we have lived our lives. Beginning with the end in mind, we recognize our need for renewal. The apostle Paul wrote about it in the book of Titus: “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our …
If he were a normal person, you might think he was arrogant for saying this, but this is no ordinary person. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV Jesus had a …
God formed each of us, beings created by His Word, the Word of truth, light, and reality. When you are in the light, are you enlightened? What do you feel when aware of the light? Are you aware of times you need the light shed on your situation? We’ve all been glad when we had a little light …