Dependent on God… in Bountiful Times?

Have you ever noticed that when a prosperous season comes to you, the Lord will often send you away to a place of separation, somewhere that leaves you dependent on God? It won’t necessarily be to an isolated shack in the middle of a desert or a forest; in fact, you may never even leave…

No Fence is Superior Than Jesus

A simple chain-link fence was all that separated me from the Great Blue Heron standing at the pond’s edge. Hoping for the “perfect shot,” I carefully inched closer, camera in hand. With each successive step toward the fence, the heron became more wary of my presence. I slowly raised my camera to the fence top,…

God’s Voice is Calling — Don’t Fight It

Have you ever walked down a path leading into a forest in the quiet of the day? Maybe you’ve strolled down a weather-beaten brick walkway leading into a beautiful garden, where the rich freshness of beautiful flowers blossoming surround and overpower you. At times like these, have you ever felt like God’s voice is calling…