As I opened my Bible this evening, my eyes fell on John 19. Tears began to flow as I read once again about the crucifixion of my precious Bride Groom, Jesus. Stripped, mocked, beaten, flogged, a crown of thorns forced into His head and nailed to a cross... it’s too much for this mind to realize. This gentle, loving Savior who reveals Himself to us in such amazing and tangible ways... it’s heart wrenching to consider, yet this sacrifice changed the course of history and afforded us the...

I was talking with a friend recently, that's been going through a difficult season in her life. She's been caring for the needs of aging parents, helping with her grandkids, working full time, and preparing her parent's homes to sell. She's exhausted and busy from sunup till sundown. As we talked about the hardships in her life, what stood out the most was the incredible peace she displayed. Even as we discussed the tiresome daily tasks and insurmountable responsibilities, her eyes would tear...

With all of the busyness and even our daily routine, there are very few moments to just pause and focus on Jesus. Those Selah moments are priceless. To stop everything and just sit at His feet and breathe in His presence. We must push away the temptation to think about everything that needs to get done or even the negative thoughts about our situation or the world around us. Take that time to pause and close your eyes. Realize that Jesus is right there with you... arms open wide, eyes filled...