by Kevin Murray | Nov 12, 2024 | Encouragement, Life Lessons
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Cor 16:13). The “act like men” part really took me back when I read that verse recently. As a child, I was in awe of the heroic men of the...
by Kevin Murray | Oct 29, 2024 | Encouragement, Life Lessons
Whelm: (verb) engulf; heap up abundantly. I spend too much of my time overwhelmed by the devolving events of the world around me—the world that I’m called to be in, but actually don’t fit in so easily anymore. These are harrowing times, one can’t help but notice....
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 | Aug 28, 2024 | Encouragement
I was born in Georgia and spent most of my adult life there. I’m sure that’s why after spending extended time in Florida I begin feeling displaced. That red clay is hard to get out of your nails. I suppose it’s just as hard to get the sand out from your toes. Florida...
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...
