Do you remember all those wonderful lessons you learned in your vacation bible school days? All the fun crafts and memorizing your bible verses…the cookies…and for me it was all about the songs. When did we stop singing those songs? Jesus loves me this I know…and the one that came back to me this week…”All…
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GTA Advent Journey Day 22: Beginnings
This video is from my first talk at Pepperdine University Bible Lectures. A little reminder of how I began with discussing the mysteries of Annunciation paintings and what they can do for your spiritual reflection of God. Grace and Peace be with you:)
GTA Advent Journey, Day 14: Illumination
“If God wants you to know Him in a truer way, He will create the circumstances that drive you to seek Him more deeply. He creates the path. And then He is the light of understanding that shines within you….And as I have told you, He wants us to live with hope and expectancy, believing He is going to reveal himself to us more and more. For God wants to be seen. And He wants us to seek. And He moves closer to us when we are expectant of His coming.” ~ Julian of Norwich, Rekindling the Inner Fire Series, David Hazard
Advent Journey Day Seven: Holy Vision
Advent Journey Day Seven The Christmas season is filled with so many activities that it can be challenging to channel our thoughts on God’s precious gift of his son. Each year, I try to press into this time of waiting for our Savior’s birth a little more deeply… Today I hope you will join me…
Advent Journey, Day Six: The Candle
Advent Journey Day Six Today, enjoy the wisdom of this this reflection on the meaning of the Candle. I found this lovely little meditation while traveling in England several years ago and I have been saving it for just this moment. Think of all the ways we see the candle being used in our different…
Advent Journey Day Three: History
Advent Journey Day Three: History Today we will reflect on our Christian heritage and consider how we are strengthened by remembering those who have come before us. Is there someone in church history you admire? Is there someone in your family history that has been a role model? This English folk carol was composed by…
Advent Journey Day Two: Balance
Advent Journey Day Two Slowly read and reflect on Psalm 46. As you read, notice the phrase or words that attract you the most. What might God be saying to you today? God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth giveaway and the mountains fall into…
Daily Pursuit
My Inspiration Time for a little Vincent. He is such a favorite of many of my friends and will always be a source of light and inspiration. May God continue to bless dear Vincent and hold him close within his care. These are just a few of his works that I had never noticed before….
Finding Our Spiritual Roots
The Christmas celebrations have come and gone for another year… Hopefully you are still enjoying all the lights and decorations… Just a few more days to linger with family and friends before we dive into our New Year’s resolutions. When all is said and done, I pray that you are able to reflect on all…
Be Our Guest Once More
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into your hearts by the Holy Spirit whom he has given us.” ~ Romans 5:5 I’m not sure what I use to think…it has been some time now that my eyes have been opened to the abundant nature of God’s love –…
God Thru the Arts 