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Why a Line?
“In the beginning”, the great pen of everything first touched the paper of life. Where the first surgical line cut through the void; the first architectural mark revealed detailed plans.
There is a Line
This line is the same line for every person on earth. It’s been the same line for every person who has ever lived.
Ask Seek Knock
Jesus spoke such poetry while delivering the sermon on the mount. He used simple words to convey a deeply powerful message because he wanted all who were listening to hear him.
The Waiting Room
The door closed behind me, and the hum of the hospital swallowed me whole. My father’s smile, the one that had been a comfort to me, was now just a memory behind a wall I couldn’t reach.
Listening for Christmas
It all began with listening ears. The listening ears of Christmas 2,000 years ago overcame the damage done by a refusal to listen 6,000 years ago. Let me explain…
Run Your Race
As the Body of Believers, we have been given a race, a mission, set before us. And not just set before us; our individual races are specifically tailored TO us.
'Tis the Seasoning
Tis the season for waiting. And dare I say…with each passing year…waiting is depreciating in value.
Under His Shadow
But this one place, this one section of ground under the vast blue sky, is, without hindrance or hesitation, my favorite section of ground in all the world.
Crossroads
Two men stood at the crossroads of God’s plan—one hesitated, the other believed. One questioned, the other acted. What sets them apart?
Silence to Song
We held her and sang these words, hoping and praying in our hearts the lyrics bearing the beautiful weight of His name would drip life into her soul.
On the Backside of the Desert
Those 40 years, and even some of the years prior to them, was a time of intense struggle for Moses. Gracious we know it’s true, for in the injustices he saw in Egypt…
More Than Words
I remember stepping into the building, my new backpack with unfamiliar weight pressing into my shoulders, and the cold chill of fear breathing on my neck.
The Line
We cheer for the player — skilled, brave, and strong — who steps up to that line, bends himself down, sets his fingers on the last inch of ground… and at the command, moves forward.
Between Two Pillars
This whisper extinguished the flames of my anger. Iron clattered to the ground as my pride fell on its knees - the sword of my self-centeredness shattered the moment it hit the ground…
The Leaf
Give yourself this gift. Do yourself this kindness. You won't look like anyone around you...but that's so ok. You'll be receiving something they might miss.
Through the Trees
Suddenly my eyes caught a glimpse of gold burning across the morning sky, an explosion of warm tones captivated my attention and ignited a hunger for more in my heart.
Leave the Pigs
There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between…
The Mountain Mover
No one wants bad experiences. Of course not. However, when we can recognize the value of passing through difficulties and choosing courage rather than fear — we become more and more of what God intended us to be.
Detours
I smiled softly, feeling a wave of joy towards this wonderful job I get to do, and continued clicking away until I quickly noticed my screen had frozen and an error message had popped up.
Shut-In. And Yet...
He was shut-up in the tomb. He was obeying the Father. He did not fit in with anyone else, He followed all the Lord’s commands, he did something no one else had done before or since.