The Friendliness of God

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“Go fix your tea, sweet and creamy, just like you like it.” I wasn’t expecting to hear that when I sat down to “be still with God.” After some weeks of busyness and restlessness, I was determined to return to stillness with God on this chilly February morning, not even reaching for the worship playlist … Read more

God Is Your Father, And Your Father Is God

Stone inscribed "In the beginning God" -- Gen. 1:1

Is it really okay to expect and seek an intimate father-child relationship with The Lord Almighty? For some, it is a bridge too far. This might be because of the doctrines of their faith house. However, many just can’t figure out how to reconcile honoring God as The Lord Almighty while snuggling close to Him … Read more

My Bread

Lord, you are my bread, the nourishment for my soul and spirit. You allow me to hunger; sometimes you even create it. Like all hunger, it makes me restless. Nothing satisfies that restlessness in my soul until I find a quiet place, and be still with you. Not a mindless stillness, but expectant quietness. I … Read more