by Kevin Murray | Dec 4, 2024 | Daily Journey, Life Lessons
Not to brag: In grade school, I was picked to be the captain of the kickball team during recess more than my fair share, and it is the highlight of my sporting life. As I progressed through elementary school, the times I got picked to lead in sports, or in whatever...
by Kevin Murray | Oct 15, 2024 | Daily Journey, Encouragement
“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing” -John 15:5. As followers of Jesus, there are wonderful, transformative traits that we can access in our new natures and make...
by Kevin Murray | Sep 18, 2024 | Daily Journey, Encouragement
Last time in the mountains, it was early evening and the light filtering through the trees was peaceful and beautiful and Jesus was with me. (When is He not?) I sat on a wooden bench and started to pray. I pictured in my mind that I got up and began walking on the...
by Kevin Murray | Jul 30, 2024 | Daily Journey, Encouragement
Faith and intellect both have their roles in the journey into God’s arms. Faith is the song in our hearts with which God draws us, increasingly, to His love. The intellect is a tool God gives to help lead us to the invitation already resounding in our hearts. I’m not...