What if we knew God had valley promises just waiting for us to claim and cling to? Because sometimes we travel on a journey we never chose. A valley experience. And we never made reservations, packed our bags, or headed off in that direction. Besides, my heart’s GPS is wired to stay on the mountain top. Isn’t that what we secretly or openly wish the Christian life promised? Still, we often forget God’s glory and presence dwells wherever we are, and in whatever we Continue Reading
Relentlessly Followed {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
It was an acute case of the heebie-jeebies. I’d been watched and followed, and it shook me to the core. I spent the summer after my college freshmen year in ministry at Virginia Beach, Virginia with CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ). A mission at the beach—somebody had to do it. A young, crisp nineteen-year-old who wanted to make a difference in the world. Pursuing Christ with my whole heart and a passion to make Him known. College students from across the U.S. and one from England completed Continue Reading
Welcome the Valley {It’s where you will grow} – The Atlanta Journal Constitution
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” King David – Psalm 23 There are no official records of when King David wrote the most quoted Psalm in Scriptures, but the depth of its metaphorical language suggests the writings of an older, seasoned man. There is a tone of submissive, quiet confidence which suggests a heart that has been tested by many trials and proven the faithfulness of God, time Continue Reading
