Tag: trust

  • Joyful Anticipation

    Joyful Anticipation

    An unfortunate reality we all must face is how broken this world is.  Wars, poverty, racism, crime… it is no wonder that many seriously struggle with depression and grief.  When we read the words, “rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16) and “consider it pure joy…” (James 1:2) amid struggle and chaos, many find this calling preposterous. “How…

  • My Soul Longs for You

    My Soul Longs for You

    Do you long to hear the voice of God? To feel His presence? King David expresses this longing many times throughout the psalms. One of my favorites being Psalm 63:1 “O god, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary…

  • In the waves, but not alone

    In the waves, but not alone

    Mark 6:45-51 “Immediately, he made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After he said good-bye to them, he went away to the mountain to pray. Well into the night, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and…

  • Complete and Lacking Nothing

    Complete and Lacking Nothing

    James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”  James 1:12 “blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he…

  • Blindly Trusting

    Blindly Trusting

    Hearst castle is an amazingly beautiful place. The property itself is massive and the multiple structures on it make up a great amount of square footage. When you visit the castle, the best way to see and learn about the castle is by booking a tour. You sign up at the guest center, arrive at…