Posts concerning deeper spiritual topics, attitudes and growth. This category focuses on more introspective disciplines of faith and practice. Devotionals and article topics could include praying the will of God, any Bible studies/book studies, articles that are at a more “intermediate/advanced” level of revelation/understanding for those farther along in their spiritual journey, spiritual disciplines and growth topics.
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 In Scripture, the first attribute that defines love is patience. Love is patient. I don’t know about you but I’m so thankful to know God is patient with me. His love is alive […]
Written by Kat W., Co-Host of IAM Young & Brave ““You will be ruined for the ordinary.” When I rededicated my life back to the Lord at 18 years of age, I noticed something about most Christians; that their revelation of who God is comes from this big turning point or moment in their lives. The
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever… Is. 32:17 Jesus is the stability of our times. It’s a tumultuous age where confusion and uncertainty absorb the possibility of youthful joy and much needed peace. It’s easy to keep God at an
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer “Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. Is. 43:18-19 Jesus says to
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” – Matt. 7:7-8 When we pray, life happens.
Revelation 1: 5-8 To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. 7 Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every
By Keiko Chibana Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. – Matt. 6:33 Seeking the kingdom of God is an everyday thing. One might say, “What is the Kingdom of God?” How does one truly define it? To be honest
Written by Kat W. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Him and trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.” -Psalm 37:4-5 Are you carrying a hardened heart? God highlights how His Chosen people had hardened hearts throughout the Bible. Even Jesus’
By Keiko Chibana Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer “Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good
Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer “Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ” – Ro. 8: 39 Creation itself is waiting to see and experience the glory of the children of God. It’s almost like creation is our audience just waiting at the edge of its seat. Creation is found immersed in the crux of
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Ps. 23:2 Prayer is our entry point into divine rest. It’s a common struggle for the human condition to battle with ups and downs, fluctuating emotions, and fatigue. Therefore, rest is so important for the
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him…” 1 Cor. 2:9 Wisdom calls out from the four corners of the earth. From the east to the west and from the north to the south; wisdom stretches