Peter waited all night to catch fish. He was an experienced fisherman. He had his own boat, he had his own net, he had the knowledge and energy necessary to catch fish, and he seemed to be a leader within the fishermen's circles. However, he and his friends fished all night with nothing to show for it. They were exhausted and their human effort left them empty-handed. Many … [Read more...] about The Great Catch
waiting on god
Pumpkin Spice Latte & September Newsletter
"As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me." - Micah 7.7 NLT My 10 year old daughter and I were on a little shopping date. We decided to swing by Starbucks on our way home for a little treat. I'm not a sugary drink kind of person, but when I saw that the … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Latte & September Newsletter
Rest, Rely and Receive: 5 Ways to Wait on God
"But Lord, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you [REST]. Be our strong arm each day [RELY] and our salvation in times of trouble [RECEIVE]" (Isaiah 33.2 NLT). Rest, Rely and Receive Many of us have it all backwards. We pray to Receive from God before we've learned to Rest and Rely on Him daily. When we find ourselves in a jam, we cry out to be rescue. However, if we … [Read more...] about Rest, Rely and Receive: 5 Ways to Wait on God