Tag: Jesus
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The Pinch (#jammed daily devo, day 106)

April #jammed: Grace Studies. Day 106: Relief is coming. “Surely You’ve heard me say, “Don’t be deaf to my call; bring me relief!” Lamentations 3:56 Anyone who’s suffered long-term pain can relate to the sentiments of the prophet Jeremiah in today’s verse. God does hear and answer our prayers, but His answers don’t always look the way we…
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The Water’s Purpose (#jammed daily devo, day 93.)

April #jammed: Grace Studies. Day 93: Water and grace. “ At first the earth lacked shape and was totally empty, and a dark fog draped over the deep while God’s spirit-wind hovered over the surface of the empty waters. Then there was the voice of God.” Genesis 1:2 “What’s the water for?” my youngest asked, as we watched our Pastor dunk someone under.…
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The Windows
Strength to live authentically comes from God, alone. King David’s encouragement is centered on the confidence source of our courage. Living our full truth out loud comes from bravely walking within our God-placed purpose. Comparing our lives to those around us, and the mold of societal acceptance, chokes our ability to live uninhibited. But life…
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The Low-Flying Plane (#jammed daily devo, day 43)

February #jammed: Dunked in Grace Day 43: Grace is Stable. “Yes. I am coming soon. To which we say, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22:20 Anymore, it’s nerve-wracking to witness a low-flying plane. “Why so low?” “Is everything ok?” “I wonder where it’s going…” And the memories flood back of the lives changed forever and the…
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The Bucket. (#jammed daily devo, day 364)

December #jammed: Free Grace. Day 364: Empty Buckets “The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5 “What if I never actually surf,” I joked, “It’s a possibility!” Monday morning Bible study prepares and leads me. “What if God just wants to teach me something through the process of preparation?” It’s a possibility. And it wouldn’t be the first time.…
