IT’S NOT A ONE WAY STREET!READ- Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 22:17-18, Jeremiah 33:3REFLECT- Have you ever been in a Bible study and secretly hoped that the leader doesn’t suggest popcorn prayer? You know, the kind of prayer where people just take a turn, often leading to awkward silences? You don’t want to be the only person who doesn’t pray, but praying out loud in a group can be scary. I can’t pray...  Read More

ACTIVE LISTENINGREAD- Revelation 1:1-3; Luke 11:28REFLECT-  As a child I used to get in trouble OFTEN. During my video game phase I would be so wired into my game that whenever I was told something by my parents it didn’t always work out ideally for anyone. I would be told something along the lines of, “Son, you’re hearing me, but you’re not listening.” As I entered adulthood, in particular, marri...  Read More

LISTEN WITH YOUR EYESREAD- Psalm 19:1REFLECT- A large percentage of what is communicated in human communication is non-verbal. The percentage of verbal to non-verbal communication varies, depending on the research, but most would agree that at least 70% of what is communicated in a person to person conversation is done through non-verbal cues. We “hear” what other people are saying by not just the...  Read More

LISTENING IN THE STORMREAD- Mark 4:35-41REFLECT- We have certainly had our share of storms this year. That doesn’t even take into account the other difficult things that you might have been facing lately. I don’t know about you, but whenever there is wind and rain I can’t wait for it to be over. Give me sun! In this story, it seems like it was all about when the storm ceased, the winds calmed down...  Read More

SHHHHH!READ- 1 Kings 19:11-13REFLECT- Life can be a never-ending cacophony of thunderous outside noise fighting for our attention. It can be stressful and even overwhelming sometimes, so much so that we just want to cover our ears and scream, “BE QUIET!” We cry out, “God where are you?! Talk to me! Say something!” fully expecting a booming voice to rage down from the mountain and roar over all of ...  Read More

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Being StillREAD- Psalm 46:10; Psalm 37:7REFLECT- I grew up believing that no one is for me but me. Everyone will let me down. I have to be the one who does anything for me or it just won’t happen. When I became a follower of Jesus, I still kept trying to get what this life might have for me. Psalm 46:10 quickly became my favorite verse and I realized that it isn’t by my own strength I can do anyth...  Read More

UNFINISHED BUSINESSREAD- James 4:7-8REFLECT- Have you ever had a day where all you wished for was five minutes of silence? I know you have! Whether it’s in the office, in the classroom or especially when you first get home from work or school. Those of you with children at home may know this feeling more often than not. But the reality is that most of us don’t know how to respond or act in long pe...  Read More

What a Difference a Day MakesREAD- Genesis 3:6-10REFLECT- Sin is a destructive thing. It drives a wedge between us and God. Adam and Eve went from open conversation with God to hiding out and holding back just a day later. Sometimes, the truth is we want the sin more than the relationship. Other times, it is just shame that is holding us back from experiencing the closeness and conversation of God...  Read More

You Might Catch Hands!READ- Isaiah 6:8REFLECT- I hate being startled! I’m not sure that hate is a strong enough word. Allow me to elaborate. I despise, detest, loathe, and abhor being startled with the white hot passion of a thousand suns burning for all eternity in the black abyss of the eternal universe. My children know (through years of trial and error) that startling the old man is not a good...  Read More

True VoiceREAD- Psalm 23REFLECT- Sheep know the voice of their shepherd. In a real-life scenario, when a shepherd calls to his sheep that have spent much time with him, they respond to his voice. A different person, with a different voice, doing the same call to the sheep will not be able to get them to respond. The sheep, despite their limited capability, know the voice of the one who cares for t...  Read More

What do we do when God seems silent?READ- Esther 3:5-6; 3:13-17; 8REFLECT- I used to (and sometimes still do) have an obsession with Chipotle. Everything about it is amazing: the portion sizes, the chips, the guac; top tier stuff. I was still living at home when my dad had an intervention with me; he said, “Son, you cannot spend $50-60 dollars a week at chipotle.” Those words irked me, but I knew ...  Read More