Justice And Mercy.

Justice And Mercy.

by | May 13, 2020 | Devotionals, Read

DEVOTIONAL | SHANNON MILLER. Watching the news is hard on my heart, and it can leave my heart hard. When all I know of a person is a mugshot and the story of their lowest moments, it is easy to write them off as unredeemable. But with my fingers poised over the keys,...
Beholding The Greatest Treasure.

Beholding The Greatest Treasure.

by | May 7, 2020 | Devotionals, Read

Last week we considered what it means to die daily to the sins that once held us captive.  Today I invite you to consider with me what could make that sacrifice worth it – what motivating force could empower you to take up your cross and follow (Luke 9:23). What...
Dying To Live

Dying To Live

by | Apr 29, 2020 | Devotionals, Read

DEVOTIONALS | SHANNON MILLER. “You will no longer be a slave when your master finds you dead.”  I was part of the conference audience that heard this startling statement from Pastor John Elmore in February.  What did he mean? Although I say that I’ve been...
Until We Are Healed.

Until We Are Healed.

by | Apr 22, 2020 | Devotionals, Read

DEVOTIONAL | SHANNON MILLER. In stressful times, you may experience a bitter sort of deja vu – a new relationship triggering old fears, a bad day bringing the return of a bad habit, or loneliness making a past sin tempting again. You find yourself back in the...
Hopes And Dreams.

Hopes And Dreams.

by | Apr 15, 2020 | Devotionals, Read

How has the coronavirus affected you? Maybe you’ve had to lay aside a favorite hobby or take a step back from a defining passion. Maybe your 401(k) has tanked. Maybe your relationships haven’t held up to the togetherness of quarantine as well as...