To love like Jesus
I like to say that I have a thing for souls. Maybe that's an odd thing to say but I think that when you are given the opportunity to meet someone's spirit their whole appearance changes. You see, it is obvious to our eyes when we first see someone if they are pleasing to us.... Continue Reading →
I've got really big news and it comes with really big needs! In 38 days I will be embarking on an exciting move to Huntington Beach, California. I have made the decision to take part in a movement called Circuit Riders. Now these guys are serious about spreading the Good News in radical ways that... Continue Reading →
Growth in a season of what you think is solitude is such an interesting process. In the moment it feels like everything is caving in around you and you desperately kick and crawl towards the Light. When the clouds break and Light finally pours in it is transforming. Everything that seemed far away is right... Continue Reading →
We do not control our words once they leave us. They can cause damage whether intended or blind. They can also dance off our lips in praise of truths such as heavenly affirmation, bold encouragements, and sincere forgiveness. Words can be life giving or cut like a thousand swords. Words are powerful. They are an... Continue Reading →
Here’s the thing: I am really good at being selfish. It comes naturally because it is my human nature. Look out for myself, cast others aside, compare myself, try to elevate my social status, etc. It is all so selfish and so disgusting. I read about the Pharisees and project their wicked actions on others... Continue Reading →
Why do we face adversity? Some would say that it is simply so that we lean on God. Without trials we would not need a savior. That, however, is to dumb down our relationship to a one way street. We only take what is so freely given when it is convenient for us to do... Continue Reading →
There is something about humble servitude that brings me to my knees to beg my God for a passionate fire and unconditional fever to understand the human personality. When my selfish desires and unrequited lusts are forced to the side I have the opportunity to see with unveiled eyes the beauty of the people around... Continue Reading →
The human existence has been struggling and grasping with this concept of God for awhile. Who is this Creator? Is He good? However, once we get to the point of belief and know the Good News why is it still hard for us to devote ourselves to the one who died for us? We are... Continue Reading →
Elisabeth Hope 