Matthew 8:23-27. Recently, the Lord brought me back to this significant moment in The Gospel of Matthew. Jesus calms a furious storm. The waves are sweeping over the boat, and the disciples are afraid for their lives, but Jesus intervenes. Immediately, the storm ends; the sea becomes completely still. What an amazing thing to…
What is your initial reaction when you find yourself in one of life’s storms? Our human mindset probably wont ‘naturally’ break out into praise when faced with difficulties. Even the disciples in Luke 8:24 were in panic mode during a storm. Luke tells us that Jesus was asleep on the boat, and the storm was so severe that they were in…
The fall was an extremely busy season for my family. We moved to another part of the state for my husband to take over a business, bought a house, had our third baby, and started my oldest daughter in school. It was like a sprint to the end of the year, holding out for the…
We spoke last about God’s beautiful invitation to be still in our lives and simply know him. Women, especially, can have a difficult time putting this into practice. Practically, when I’m struggling to be still in God’s presence, I know it’s time to take inventory of my life, especially how I’m spending my time. After…
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 This is a beautiful command from Scripture that should cultivate a soul-deep sense of serenity. When we see God for who He is and are appropriately humbled, a hopeful stillness blossoms—the product of a living faith. In actuality, though, this verse mostly triggers a sense…
Encountering God is the desire of every believer, and even unbeliever, although they may not realize it. A wrestle with Him, gold lettering on a wall, a separation of waters to walk through; these examples from the Word make rubbing shoulders with God seem far off, distant, something designed only for a special forces type…
I’ve got this choice when I start to get all anxious inside my circumstances. I can fix or I can focus. If I choose fix, I roll up my sleeves and try to force my plans. My disclaimer: this almost never works out. If by some chance I do get all my pieces moved, the…
Throughout 2025, the word faith has stuck out as my word of the year. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Google defines faith as “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” As I look at these definitions, the part that sticks…
I wish I could say that I am that girl who gets up at 5:00 am every day and spends hours in the Word, in prayer, and seeking the Lord…but I’m not! Some days, life allows me the opportunity to be that girl, but many times reality dictates otherwise. However, several months ago the Lord,…
Today is America’s national holiday to celebrate and remember Reverand Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a man who followed Christ and His teachings and we at CHM’s would like to honor his memory by sharing his speech. Jesus said in Matthew 22:37-38,“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your…