“Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.” Psalm 24:7 David faced earthly battles much like we do. Scripture calls him a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). Perhaps part of the reason is because he continually turned to the…
Author: Jennifer E. Tirrell
Jennifer's passion is to draw children and adults to God in ways she benefited as an orphaned child—through simply told, stimulating stories with intriguing faith foundations.
When God Asks, “Who Will Go?”
In my study time this morning, I noticed a verse in Isaiah and paused. “I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.” Isaiah 6:1 (Italics mine) Isaiah’s vision was more than a glimpse into heaven. It was a call to leave the comfort…
What are Some of your Sacred Spaces?
That scent, those objects, and the felt presence of our Lord meant peace to me.
She Was My Sister Before She Was My Mother
Mother’s Day has never fit neatly into a box for me. Because my mother… was first my sister. At just twenty-eight years old, while still reeling from the loss of our parents, she made a decision that would alter the course of both our lives. In a season when grief could have completely shut her…
Why Be Virtuous?
To Practice Spiritual Disciplines so we are Ready.Through self-control, prayer, and time in God’s Word, we aren’t found unprepared in readiness for Christ (see Matthew 25:2–5, NIV). To Practice Faithfulness in the Small Things.Daily obedience—especially in ordinary or difficult seasons—builds a storehouse of wisdom. Over time, faithfulness forms a life we can steward well. To…
Ready or Not: Hope and Joy in Easter Sacrifice
I became a “woman” on Easter Sunday. I was eleven—eleven and a half, if we’re being exact. I had some idea of what was coming. Two older sisters had gone before me, and I had read Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret like it was a handbook. Still, there are moments that no amount…
Understanding God’s Wisdom and Love
Diagnosis: A.L.S.
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NLT Cause unknown. No cure. In ten minutes, I would arrive…
From Rejected to Chosen: The Backstory of Little Sprout and God’s Love
Despite our flaws, imperfections, and moments when we feel like we don’t measure up, God chooses us, loves us, and reveals a beautiful purpose for our lives.
I Have Loved You
February 13, 2025 ~ juliezcoleman by Jennifer E. Tirrell “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have you loved us?” Malachi 1:1 NIV I’ve often wondered when our search for the answer to that question starts. When do we begin to ask the Lord, “How have you loved us?” I was born to a…