“…He is a rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him.” (Heb. 11:6) #faith

Fruitfulness is an outgrowth of abiding. Prayer IS the work.

Nourished by “hidden manna” and “streams in the desert,” Jesus found strength to face what came. He makes this same strength available to us: #HiddenManna #Jesus p28global.com/post/nights-on…

“…Jesus’ story is one of consummation….from immaturity to maturity, from disintegration to integration, from places where shame hides to where it, being brought into the light, can be disregarded.” - Curt Thompson

“Only a real risk tests the reality of a belief.” -C.S. Lewis

“Everything that is foreign to his way we will have to let go.” -Foster, Celebration of Discipline

“…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair…” Isaiah 61:3

The path in the desert is best walked with a limp

“…the snare has been broken…” Psalm 124:7 #FREEDOM #Jesus

Every shade of color is a unique reflection of the light - the bright, joyful shades, as well as the dark, somber ones.

“Many others have traveled the same path and have left markers.” -Foster, Celebration

“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.” Hebrews 2:1

To new beginnings…

Despite hardship, loss, missteps, attacks…press on! “…but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” Phil. 3:12

“…He breaks the bow and shatters the spear, He burns the shields with fire.” -Psalm 46:9

It takes drought to drive roots deep

The best things in life - things like joy, love, laughter - are all multiplied by sharing them, by giving them away.

“Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.” 1 Peter 1:17

For men of action, sometimes the scariest and most faith-filled response is to do nothing.