Saturday was silent Saturday was sad, and Saturday was sobering But Saturday was also sacred Away from the commotion and calamity of the previous days… Alone with unlimited questions and gut-wrenching grief…. Agonizing over words both spoken and unspoken… His followers waited They waited in the quiet They waited in their questions They waited and … More Silent, Sacred Saturday
I have some exciting news! After dragging my feet for way too long, I have finally joined (re-joined actually) the very large army of podcasters. I kept trying to tell Jesus the world didn’t need one more podcast, but He didn’t seem to agree … so (with a little help from my friends) I have … More The Presence Driven Life Podcast Now Live!
For Verizon, it was a tagline. For the enemy of our souls it was more. It was a strategy. “Rule the Air.” Control the airways. Control communication. Control technology. CONTROL THE NARRATIVE. It’s nothing new. In Ephesians, satan himself is called “the prince of the power of the air” (See Eph 2:2). But hell never … More Rule the Air
Jesus, You’re worthy of it all You’re worthy of the journey You’re worthy of every step… -Whether in faith or fear -In clarity or confusion -In plenty or in lack -In fullness or, even, in nothingness It’s easy to say He is worthy of your best, but is He worthy of the struggle? It’s easy … More Worthy of it All?
It’s Friday …but Sunday’s coming. Years ago, when I first heard these words (and a message built around them), it was powerful and memorable. The truth they represent is powerful and memorable to this day. This year, more than ever. Because this year has been a year like no other. On Friday, all seemed lost. … More Sunday IS Coming
When I’m feeling particularly pressed by the schemes of hell and the circumstances of life, I tend to go on offensive overdrive. As in, I WILL praise the Lord regardless of my circumstances. I WILL honor Him in the process no matter how confusing it becomes. I WILL trust Him … no matter what. That’s … More Even Then
I went to bed sad last night. Sadder than I’ve been in a long time. That is saying something because there has been an awful lot of “sad” going around lately. It was just the straw that broke the camel’s back. I felt helpless. Like no matter how I (we) pray, no matter what steps … More Choosing Trust
Over a five day period, I saw them everywhere. Soaring eagles. Near a prayer house I was visiting. Up by Shasta Dam. Over the property of a retreat/equipping center in Central California. The grand finale was a spectacular display of their in-flight finesse near Bass Lake. During that short five day period, over a geographic … More Eagles Arising
The invitation was quiet. It was so quiet I could have easily missed it. I walked downstairs for coffee and intended to take it back upstairs to my little prayer corner—a frequent morning routine. But there, standing in the middle of my kitchen, I felt a faint but distinct shift in the atmosphere. I stood … More Quiet Invitations
I’ll admit it, I’ve been frustrated with the Church lately. For a long time, really, but especially this past year. At a time when we should have been shining our brightest and offering hope to a world in crises, we showed our worst. We argued publicly about who’s right and who’s wrong. We strained out … More Build Your Church
I used to pray big prayers. The “I’ll do anything, give up everything, go anywhere” type of prayers. The “I must decrease, You must increase” type of prayers. I meant them. Because I did, Jesus answered. But He answered in a surprising way. He answered by alluring me … Straight into the wilderness. To a … More Full Circle
In case you hadn’t noticed, the role of prophetic ministry in the western church is going through a bit of a shake up. With good reason! There are all kinds of voices out there, saying all kinds of things. Some are from God, some almost certainly are not. But how do we know what’s what? … More The Testimony of Jesus
I was having a bad day. It was over 20 years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was facedown on the floor in my bedroom. That’s a great position for worship, but let’s just say that isn’t what was happening. I can’t say I was even really praying—mostly I was whining. … More Don’t Ever Forget …
Last week, we pondered the wonder of the incarnation. This week, we’re adding a new word: IMMINENT Imminent: ready to take place; happening soon From the beginning of time, the incarnation was imminent. Although Jesus’ coming was imminent, it took a while to come to pass. Clearly our definition of “soon” and God’s definition are … More Alliterating Advent, week 2: IMMINENT
For a very long time, I have believed without seeing many of the things I have believed. In fact, despite persevering through the years in praying, declaring, waiting, resting, standing, and basically doing everything I know to do to partner with God’s promises, often I have seen quite the opposite. But even when I couldn’t … More Knowing
Many years ago, I had a transformational encounter with Jesus. One of the analogies I made at the time was that I felt as though I had gone from the black and white beginning scenes of The Wizard of Oz to the full vibrant technicolor the film shifts into once Dorothy lands in Oz. No, … More Adding Color
It’s a brand new day. It’s a brand new day and the first day of a brand new week. What if it’s not only a brand new day and week … But also the first day of a brand new season? The first day of a brand new age? The first day of a whole … More It’s A Brand New Day
“We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection.” -Hebrews 11:2 TPT Yesterday, I heard the Lord whisper to my heart: Fix your eyes on Me. That has been such a key for me in staying focused … More Fix Your Eyes
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” – Psalm 23:5 Come to the table. Come to the table of communion. The table of divine union. The table of redemption … of restoration … and of remembrance. Come to the table. Come to the table and remember. Remember My broken body. … More Come to the Table
“‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts.” -Zechariah 4:6 I’m so glad it’s not all up to me. If it was, trust me, we’d pretty much all be doomed. I’m actually really grateful it’s not all up to you, either. I know some pretty great humans, but … More Not By Might…
Cindy Powell 