Desperate (#7)
So often on this website we have prayed for one another as we have faced huge storms. The love we have developed for one another has made us cry out ...
He Allows Storms for His Beloved (#6)
When our own Chris faced the worst storm of her life, the assault and death of her teenage son Daniel, she pondered the print of this painting by Jean Guichard ...
Parables To Hide & Illumine (#5)
Our symbol this week is the lightbulb, with a prayer for each of us, that we will not grope about in the darkness, but that His Word, His parables, will ...
He Came To End Religion (#4)
Religion hurts people. I always remember the response of a seeker in our study when we were looking at the first miracle and sign of Jesus: turning water into wine. ...
He touched the leper. (#3)
Though the law forbade it, Jesus touched the leper. Our symbol this week is Jesus reaching out in compassion to the leper. It is sobering to realize that this ...
“The Kingdom of God Has Come Near” (#2)
Our symbol this week is a crown, for we see early on in Mark that Christ is the King, who has authority over all. Mark now shows us ...
On Your Mark! (#1)
A new year. A fresh start. An exciting new journey through Mark that will take us through winter, Lent, and all the way up to summer. My favorite Keller commentary ...
AND WONDERS OF HIS LOVE
I love the women on this blog, for so many are "without guile," confessing their sin, asking authentic questions, and longing to be closer to Jesus. Our own Laura questioned ...
THE WONDER OF “RUTH”
The book of Ruth has fascinated me all of my Christian life. As a young Christian I felt called to immerse myself in this little book and it shaped who I ...
I WONDER AS I WANDER
In the Keller sermon this week he urges us to not just bask in the nostalgia of Christmas but to PONDER THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. This week we will help ...
Daily Wonder This Advent
My goal for us this Advent is to experience His wonder daily. How? We'll begin each day by praying, Come Lord Jesus and then reflect on the Christ of Christmas. ...
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow (Thanksgiving 2019)
You may not be having a Thanksgiving like this picture, but did you know Norman Rockwell painted this during World War II, when many sons and fathers were missing from ...
THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD
A permeating theme in Thanksgiving hymns is trusting God in sorrow. How? By remembering His sovereignty, trusting His guidance in the battle, and reminding our soul of His promises for ...
We Gather Together
"We Gather Together" was written following a time of terrible conflict following the Reformation in the 16th century. In reaction to the Reformation, which was needed and yet had some ...
FOR THE WONDER OF EACH HOUR…
A hearty welcome to our sisters from "across the pond" our neighboring Canada, and every corner of the United States. We are so glad, whether silently or actively, that you ...