Praying Through Advent, Lamb of God. December 1

Praying Through Advent, Hope. November 30.

I’ve added a new short story, Upstream, to the Free Resources page. It’s about Shepherd…

Matthew 13:44, The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

I’m sharing five ways to host hearing. These are based on a dream I had in recent months. It stretched and encouraged me. I hope it does the same for you. Isaiah 55:3, Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live.

I wanted to share a little about the Brave Sparrow mission. I’ve noticed some new subscribers, so I thought it might be helpful. It is also a good reminder for me and anyone who’s been following for a while.

May 2025 Worship and Prayer. “COME HOME”
Theme: Luke 15 Prodigal Son

God’s love for us not only sets the boundaries of the kingdom, it is the driving force that turns us back around. Restoration is the road to loving God with all hearts. We belong in the kingdom of God. That’s the whole point. Jesus, our restorer, has assured the way to living within the way.

Embers are a picture of our hearts when we let the All Consuming Fire have his way. It’s when our life of worship has put everything on the altar—every strength, impulse, inclination, every imagination, dream, every calling, pleasure, yearning—everything—so that what remains is only alive in Jesus.

Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:23-24

Restoration is a big, biblical, glorious deal. It begins with the cross of Jesus, and it is the kindest, holiest, most complete work we can ever know. Why would we ever say no?