by Lisa Forkner | Dec 15, 2023 | Advent, Writings
Do you believe—can you believe?—that you are treasured by God? That He chose you as his treasured possession? The Lord of the universe so rejoices in his love for you that He sings over you with loud shouts of joy. Rest with this image for a moment today: “Sing...
by Lisa Forkner | Dec 12, 2023 | Advent, Writings
Where do you go when you want to be with God? What helps you feel He is near? There are numerous ways in which a Christian believer might feel connected with God in any given moment. A most important way is in reading and hearing God’s Word. Who God is and how...
by Lisa Forkner | Dec 12, 2023 | Advent, Writings
Do you sometimes feel far from God? Does He feel far from you? There have been stretches in my faith journey in which I have not been able to feel God’s presence. I knew cognitively that He is always with me and promises never to leave, but my heart did not...
by Lisa Forkner | Dec 8, 2023 | Advent, Writings
Receive today these beautiful words about how the God of the universe pursues us with his steadfast love. “I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the Lord of hosts is his name.And I have put my words in your mouth and...
by Lisa Forkner | Dec 8, 2023 | Advent, Writings
Imagine you have just discovered that Jesus is indeed arriving at your home today. After recovering from the initial amazement, which preparations would you frantically begin scurrying around to complete? Would you set out to perform a full-on proverbial...
by Lisa Forkner | Dec 4, 2023 | Advent, Writings
So, we’ve talked about Advent being about waiting & watching and about God’s invitation to enter into a greater awareness of Him. You may also recall that I described this season as a time in which we create more space for God; we open ourselves and...
