Our Father’s Power To Encourage
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 […]
The Freedom And Power To Love And Be Loved
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 […]
The Power of His Presence
Writen by Mike Verkaik I pray that you being rooted and established in love, may have POWER, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long, and deep and high is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the […]
The Greatest Gift to Our Father
For the last few days I have been doing a deep dive into Romans 8 for a Bible study I’m apart of. Every time I dwell in this chapter for an extended period of time I come away filled up. I often say if I had to choose one chapter in all of Scripture […]
At the End of the Detour
The weather was perfect for an afternoon bike ride. I set out on one of my favorite trails looking forward to the wide open spaces and enjoying God’s glorious creation. Just as my legs were warming up I spotted a big orange sign: “Detour Trail Closed!” Bummed at the disruption of my plans, I took […]
Becoming a City On The Hill
20 years ago a miracle happened which would not only grow our faith, but also teach us the rhythm of the Father’s heart. My friend recently sent me this picture of a prayer and dedication service for City on a Hill Ministries. Hard to believe this was in 2006. So many memories resurrected from this […]
