A few weeks ago, during a Spiritual Direction session, a single word surfaced quietly but insistently: Delight. There was no striving attached to it. No instruction.Instead, there was simply a deep sense that God was delighting in us as we met. It felt less like something to understandand more like something to receive. — Later…
Jesus carrying our pain, grief, suffering, and death on the cross (Good Friday reflection) Good Friday invites us not to rush, not to fix, not to explain — but to sit. This year, as I sat with the story of the cross, I became aware of something I’ve known in theory but had not fully…
There are seasons in the life of faith where the pain we feel is not caused by tragedy or failure,but by the hand of God Himself. Not His anger.Not His disappointment.Not His punishment. But His love. A love that is refining.A love that is testing.A love that is calling us deeper than our comfort will…
These reflections accompany the Abide in Me blog series. They are written to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and meet God with honesty. As you move through each section, pay attention to what the Holy Spirit draws your attention toward, noticing the gentle nudges, questions, or invitations that surface. Abide in Me Reflections: Session…
Fruit Hidden in the Pit Joseph is one of Scripture’s greatest case studies in pruning. His life reveals the fruit hidden in the pit — the kind of fruit that can only grow through long, hidden seasons. Although God gives him a dream, his journey descends immediately: Pit → slavery → false accusation → prison…
Feeling abandoned? Many believers across the Body of Christ are discovering what it feels like when Aaron and Hur are weary. The people who usually lift our arms — friends, mentors, leaders, intercessors — are often facing their own battles right now. As a result, emotional, spiritual, and relational support structures can suddenly feel thin,…
Why So Many Believers Feel Like They’re Dying Right Now There is something stirring across the Body of Christ right now — a deep, shared ache. Many believers feel stripped back, stretched thin, and uncertain. And yet, beneath all the disorientation, the Spirit is whispering: This is pruning. Understanding the pain of pruning is crucial,…