Trusting Our Captain
Psalm 65:7 (New International Version) 7 who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations. On a recent cruise to Mexico, what began as an exciting adventure quickly turned into a lesson in faith. As we left port, the weather turned gray, the wind picked up, and soon the ship began to rock with the waves. Plates slid slightly on tables, the hallways seemed to tilt with every motion, and sleep that first night was nearly impossible. The sea’s rhythm was constant and unpredictable—up and down, side to side—reminding me how small and powerless we truly are when nature flexes her strength. Somewhere around midnight, as I lay awake feeling each rise and fall of the vessel, I found my thoughts drifting toward the ship’s captain. I realized that although I couldn’t control the winds or calm the waves, the captain
Tiffany Chow’s Sharing
Unity in Christ is of profound significance, as it reflects the divine love and purpose of God. It enables believers to overcome differences, foster harmonious relationships within the body of Christ and collectively fulfill the divine mission. It serves as authentic witnesses of Jesus Christ. Such unity allows the world to witness the reconciling love of God and contributes to the earthly manifestation of His kingdom. It is grounded in spiritual oneness with the Lord Christ and sustained through mutual faith and love. The importance of this unity is evident in the following dimensions: It fulfills God’s will and reflects divine nature God calls us to unity in Christ; this is His will and a mark of His identity as God's people. Unity manifests God's teaching of "love your neighbor as yourself," uniting us in love as Christ is united with God the Father. Overcoming Division and Cultivating
But God: When Divine Intervention Changes Everything
Discover how two powerful words – "BUT GOD" – reveal divine intervention in our darkest moments, from the Garden of Eden to today.
A Faulty History
Within the past month, Los Angeles has experienced not 1, but 2 mild earthquakes that were large enough to shake things up a bit. And all along California, I've been noticing reports of earthquakes recently. Thankfully, there were no serious damages or injuries reported from these recent shakings. The reason for these quakes means that there is substantial pressure on two (or more) plates that are pressed up against one another, usually driving one up and the other down, or side to side, which cause the violent shaking. This past week, as I came home from my vacation, I was able to visit Pinnacles National Park, which is southeast of Monterey, CA. The park sits right on top of the San Andreas Fault Zone, I know, not the best place to visit with so many recent earthquakes happening recently, but I was only there for a short amount of time.
Speak from the Ground
Isaiah 29:4–6 (NIV) Brought low, you will speak from the ground; your speech will mumble out of the dust. Your voice will come ghost like from the earth; out of the dust your speech will whisper. But your many enemies will become like fine dust, the ruthless hordes like blown chaff. Suddenly, in an instant, the Lord Almighty will come with thunder and earthquake and great noise, with windstorm and tempest and flames of a devouring fire. Isaiah 29:11–14 (NIV) For you this whole vision is nothing but words sealed in a scroll. And if you give the scroll to someone who can read, and say, “Read this, please,” they will answer, “I can’t; it is sealed.” Or if you give the scroll to someone who cannot read, and say, “Read this, please,” they will answer, “I don’t know how to read.” The Lord says: “These people come near to
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Ain't no mountain high enough, Ain't no valley low enough, Ain't no river wide enough, To keep me from...you A popular song in the 60s amd 70s by Marvin Gaye. While a catchy song, someone else wrote something very similar first in His love letter to all believers. Romans 8:38-39 says: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The Apostle Paul helps pen one of the most foundational truths of the Christian belief. Because of what Christ did, absolutely nothing can separate us from God's love. I've been to the top of Glacier Point, to Yosemite Valley's meadow below, hiked along Merced River, and it simply amazes
