Faith Like Jasmine Megan Griffin

On Wednesday February 22 you may randomly see people out and about with black smudges on their foreheads. They didn’t forget to wash in the morning; they are simply beginning a season leading up to Easter known as Lent.

What exactly is Lent?  Listen in for a quick explanation, gentle prayer and an opportunity to step into this season of intentionally drawing closer to God for the next 40 days.

All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. Ecclesiastes 3:20

Worship: 'Abide' by Worship Initiative, Feat Davy Flowers

Breath Prayer: (Breathe In) He made me from dust, (Breathe Out) And breathed into me.

Resources:

Lenten Devotional

Explanation of Stations of the Cross

Watch the Chosen - take just one Episode every day or so, then pray for 10 minutes afterward.  Don't binge watch!  Just slowly walk through and draw near to God.

Let's be honest - how are you doing lately with reading your bible?  We can't find a solution to something we won't admit.  The truth is that most of us go through ups and downs in how faithfully we read.  And that's okay.   Just don't give up entirely.  Search, pray and try again.  Sometimes the season we're in affects what method we use.  I hope that today's episode gives you pause, gives you hope to start again.  After all, God is the one who has given you this hunger - He never intended to leave you unfed.

Deuteronomy 8:3 says, ‘He humbled you by making you hungry and then feeding you the manna that neither you nor your ancestors had ever experienced, so he could teach you that people don’t live on bread alone. No, they live based on whatever the Lord says.’



Worship:  'Psalm 90' by Shane & Shane; 'Shall Not Want' by Maverick City; 'God Have Your Way in Me' by Bethany Barnard

Prayer: (Breathe In) The Lord is my Shepherd, (Breathe Out) I shall not want



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Feel it or not, you are known by the intimate, creative, omniscient, fierce one and only God.

His word reminds us, 'You surround me - front and back.  You place Your hand on me.' (Ps 139)  What does it mean to you, to be known?  Is it safe or risky?  Does your faith allow others to be known by God?  Walk with us in today's interview Tracy, hear her God story and be encouraged.  Your heart is worth knowing - so lean in toward Him.  Be known and be loved.

Prayer: (Breathe In)When I make room for Him,  (Breathe Out) Father God will restore & refresh me

Worship: 'The One You Love,' by Chandler Moore; 'Worth,' by Anthony Brown

Is anyone else feeling a little distracted?  A little overwhelmed?  Sometimes the best answer is to sit still and ask God to remind us what we have in our hands.  What has He given us to do right now, not just in our lifetime?  God is showing up here, so let's make sure we don't miss it!



Worship: Surely Now, by Rock City Worship

Breath Prayer: (Breathe In) I am safely in the hand, (Breathe Out) of a compassionate, sovereign God

Blog Post: Moses & the Widow

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I had the privilege of speaking to a group of wonderful women at Mother's Day Tea on May 7th.  This experience was a first and God beautifully met me in my nervousness to minister to these women.  We all left feeling both encouraged and challenged.  Biblical Femininity, a book by Chrystie Cole, is something I highly recommend reading yourself, but even more so in a group study where you can share your experiences, ideas and convictions.  God designed us for community and as women He designed us to invite, nurture and partner.  Are you ready?



Biblical Femininity by Chrystie Cole of Grace Church, Greenville, SC

Worship: 'Be the Grace' by Megan Pifer

The palm branches and the nails.  Both can fill us with wonder.  He is in them both.  At the foot of the cross – on whatever day we find ourselves there – there is abundant wonder.  Awe of the sacrifice. Wonder at the level of love, devotion and faithfulness. The emotion, the experience, of wonder is not exclusive to the beauty of creation or the tender moments in life.  Wonder can be found in the shadows, in the raw realizations, or in the seasons of anguish.

Blog Post: Wonder

Worship Playlist

Breath Prayer:  (Breathe In) Father open my eyes, (Breathe Out) that I might stand in wonder