Jodi Burnett

No matter how long you’ve been on this faith journey, you have heard talk of the importance of having a relationship with God. And if you haven’t, I’m going to tell you now.  There is nothing more important in your Christian journey – in your LIFE, than having a real, vibrant relationship with Jesus.  NOTHING. …

Let’s talk about Jacob*.  The famous one. The one in Genesis – you know: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?  The one who was renamed ISRAEL.  At birth, God promised his mother, Rebekah, that even though Jacob was the youngest, he would be the one through whom God’s special blessing would pass – the one through whom God…

I remember how the air felt.  I remember my heart pounding.  I was so excited.  Unbelievably excited.  I had already taken 2 pregnancy tests but felt uncertain about the results, so I went and bought the most expensive test I could find and drove to the seminary where my husband was in class. When I…

Guest Contribution: Alyssa Hislop One of my professors had us do an interesting exercise last fall. She had us read Genesis 1:1-5 and answer the fundamental question that every person should ask when reading the Bible: What does this passage teach me about God?” I’ve copied the passage here for your convenience.  In the beginning…

Father, Another month is gone.  What a strange year this has been.  Now we look ahead to April, to Spring, to possibilities and promises. May April see your mighty hand and outstretched arm. Deuteronomy 4:34 May I have more of that other-worldly Peace. John 14:27 May my flesh give way to the Spirit. Ezekiel 36:26 May…