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Snails in the Rain

“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart’” John 7:38 After…

Before you were born – I knew you. Before you were created – I saw you. Every day of your life was recorded in my…

One of my favourite songs is Goodness Of God by Jenn Johnson. It’s a passionate anthem that causes our hearts to reflect in wonder at…

When you close your eyes and picture yourself with Jesus, what do you see? In the midst of a particularly challenging situation, I imagined myself…

As I read Genesis 32 and Luke 15, something in the text reminded me of a story in 1 Samuel 25. In both Genesis 32…

He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. Luke…

Though the earth is shattered and your heart trembles, I am your safe place. Though all around you grow weak and weary, I am your…

I am the bread of life. Come to me and find your fill. In me you have life. You are nourished in my presence and…

Here, take my hand. Now rise. I am with you. Your I Am. Maker. Redeemer. Father and friend. Trust me as I lead you. Follow…

Isaiah 54 starts with a call for us to sing in celebration of provision, even though we still live in lack. We are urged to…