I have always loved the fall. The heat of summer begins to retreat as crisp mornings and cooler evenings emerge. Trees slowly turn color and all of a sudden glow like fire. A new school and church season kicks off and of course football games. In the Jewish Calendar it is the beginning of the […]
I still have a little competitiveness in me so when I hike up Elise’s Peak I push my aging legs in order to work up a sweat and beat or match my last time up the mountain. The only problem with this plan is I miss so much of the beauty which surrounds the rocky […]
Written by Mike Verkaik As I present this final blog post from our Kingdom Encounter, I am listening to a playlist the group created of the songs that were especially impactful to them during this trip. One song in particular stood out to me as I began to write. The song is Thank God I’m […]
Written by Mike Verkaik For this reason, I kneel before the Father from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives it’s name. Ephesians 3:14 There is something about the posture of kneeling that reorients our whole relationship with God, our Abba Father. It says, I am needy. I am reverent. I submit. Kneeling […]
Written by Mike Verkaik I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:17 Today’s journal entry is from Sophia, a sophomore. As I reread her words, my heart rejoiced. They beautifully testify to our Father’s glorious riches being poured out on […]
