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Devotional Making Disciples

Tear your hearts

“Tear your hearts….” The words grab my attention. 

I’m reading the Word of the Lord that came to the prophet. Joel. 

Judgment approaches. The Day of the Lord is coming. And God extends the invitation to return to Him. 

Even now.

In this season. Advent. As we wait and watch. Anticipating the coming of the Savior.

Tear your hearts. Image by Jon Tyson on Unsplash.
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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples Memoir

Peace. Be still.

In cross-cultural living over the years, daily conversations provide interesting entry points. For the gospel.

Asking the Spirit for wisdom, I watch and listen. Then see opportunities to share truth. Relating stories from Scripture. 

In South and Southeast Asia, I notice one particular account often comes up. Addressing fears–named and unnamed. Pointing to our Savior. 

That time Jesus said, “Peace. Be still.”

“Peace. Be still.” Image by Silas Baisch on Unsplash.
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Devotional Making Disciples

Silence

We live in a world of instant information. 

Nonstop noise invading silence.

Multiple voices vie for attention and devotion. Some offer good messages and interesting ideas. But these too can distract. Derail. 

And keep me from relying on the best. 

His Word. 

Him.

Silence and solitude. Image by Paula Chaaya on Unsplash.