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Meditation: Resurrection Sunday
by mattheaglass
The Resurrection is our hope, strength, foundation, and future. Jesus was the firstborn among many (Rom. 8:29). Whenever, I am overwhelmed by my body failing, grief, and even natural disasters, I remember that right now we live our lives in the “in between”, the Saturday before Resurrection. Because Jesus was bodily resurrected, there will be a resurrection for all of us, not spiritual like … Read More Meditation: Resurrection Sunday
Giving an Answer to Grief
by mattheaglass
Some of us in the church fear suffering and evil because our faith does not hold up under criticism and doubt, whereas, Biblical suffering proves the very need in every heart for the Suffering Savior acquainted with grief that conquers sin and death on the cross. If we have ever made the life of following Christ easy, may we repent in truth that dying … Read More Giving an Answer to Grief
World Poetry Day
by mattheaglass
In case you didn’t know, it’s world poetry day. Somewhere between sadness and grief, Jesus met me, and gave me the comfort of His presence. He spoke gently through the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace from chapter 3 of the Book of Daniel. This story has comforted me in a variety of storms, and it doesn’t disappoint. When Jesus … Read More World Poetry Day
God Loves You!
by mattheaglass
Someone needs another sneak peek at the devotional I’m writing about learning to rest, Whispers of Rest in the Storm. Day 23 Rest in the Love of Christ Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. What beautiful words! God demonstrated His love. When my son died, I hurt so much I … Read More God Loves You!
Is God for You?
by mattheaglass
Here’s a second sneak peek at Whispers of Rest in the Storm. Day 10 Rest in Repentance Isaiah 30:15 “…In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” Repentance is not a onetime event. 1 John 1:8 “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, … Read More Is God for You?
Learning to Rest is Work.
by mattheaglass
I’m writing a devotional about learning to rest. God calls us to rest in Him, but what does that mean and how do we do it? I have learned that learning to rest in God takes work. It doesn’t happen naturally . I’m giving you a sneak peek at the devotional today. Day 1 Rest in a Prayer for Renewal Colossians 1:9-14 “We are … Read More Learning to Rest is Work.
Meditation: Great Things He Has Done
by mattheaglass
I am thankful this Sunday morning to meditate on the great things God has done! He is restoring my life one day at time, one moment at time. He pulls the pieces together in His masterpiece to “But I received mercy because of this, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate the utmost patience as an example to those … Read More Meditation: Great Things He Has Done
Still On She Came
by mattheaglass
“The room grew still, as she made her way to Jesus. She stumbles through the tears that made her blind. She felt such pain. Some spoke in anger. Heard folks whisper, “There’s no place here for her kind.” Still on she came.” Love this song by Cece Winans. Enjoy! I’m working on the next article, The Deadly Trio: Acceptance, Approval, Affirmation. It’s gonna be … Read More Still On She Came
The evil in us
by mattheaglass
The school shooting demonstrates how broken this world is. Although, at times in human history, we have been able to restrain man’s evil heart by cultural means, however, sin remained. Women were less than men. Racism in all its evil pride lurks in our hearts and institutions. Sure, the Greatest Generation sounds great on paper for some. We didn’t have mass murders in schools, … Read More The evil in us
Does God love me?
by mattheaglass
When Kai died, the trauma of loss and grief overwhelmed me in torrents of pain and sadness. At times the pain grew so intense, it left me gasping for breath. I was drowning in sorrow. How could a God who says He loves me, let me go through this? Isn’t He all powerful? Isn’t He good? There’s no darkness in Him, right? My pain … Read More Does God love me?
Bitten… but not devoured.
by mattheaglass
“I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 I have been pondering the darkness. We use this term in many ways, but as I have sat in my darkness, the Lord opened my eyes to a few things. He created … Read More Bitten… but not devoured.
Darkness
by mattheaglass
In the middle of darkness my hope remains. I have come to identify with Noah. Imagine what the atmosphere was like to wake up day after day in the ark, a giant coffin covered in black tar floating on the waves of a world wide flood with no land or sun in sight. Bone deep darkness. Imagine the fierce storm with thunder, lightning, and … Read More Darkness
Flourishing Faith 