Tag: Secret Place
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Catching the Dawn
As my eyes slowly opened, they were greeted by soft hues of morning light. I put my glasses on and peered through the small airplane window. Dawn was breaking over the Rocky Mountains, coloring snowy peaks and rugged slopes in rosy shades. Deep valleys, still cloaked with fog, were woven throughout the landscape bringing depth…
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The Psalms – No. 42
There are days where discouragement and disillusionment seem to form a dense fog around us. Our weary hearts struggle to make sense of the world around us, desperate for clarity, or at least a little relief. At these times, taking a step forward can be both terrifying and exhausting. Even making it out of the…
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Seasons of Acceleration
The author of Ecclesiastes wrote about how there is a time for everything: mourning and rejoicing, planting and harvesting (Eccl 3:1-8). This passage reveals and affirms that while life is a continuous journey, it is comprised of distinct seasons. Just as there are celebratory and dessert seasons, there are also seasons of plenty and acceleration.…
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Remembering to Remember
Earlier this week, found myself singing during the worship set of a weekly service at my local church. This moment was similar to hundreds of moments before: the presence of the Lord filled the room as an amazing team of worship leaders guided everyone deeper into the love and grace of the Father. With a…
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A Heart that Moves Mountains
“What have I said, daughter? Do you remember the words I have spoken to your heart?” These were the questions I could hear the Lord asking me as I sought comfort in Him. My heart was weary of crying through a series of seasons that seemed to be little more than one barren desert after…
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Flames of Love
Pouring a cup of coffee from my French press, I settled into the armchair and took up my Bible. I turned to Song of Song 8:6-7, one of my favorite passages and the place where I begin many of my quiet times with the Lord. Allowing the Words to wash over my heart, I began…
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