by Halli Riskus | Dec 22, 2022 | Build Ordinary Faith
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” King Herod...
by Halli Riskus | Dec 15, 2022 | Build Ordinary Faith
Acts 11:19-24 Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. However, some of the believers who went to Antioch...
by Halli Riskus | Jul 14, 2021 | Devotions
Has beauty ever made you cry? Has it ever pointed you to the heart intention of our God? The older I get, the more often this happens. In most cases, it’s the overwhelming beauty of nature. This week, the overpowering beauty was in the first intention of a creature...
by Halli Riskus | Jul 9, 2021 | Devotions
Good Gifts “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” James 1:17 Watching the sunrise over the mountains, a cup of coffee in my hands, the...
by Halli Riskus | Apr 30, 2020 | Devotions
Such an ugly robe. Such a dreary color. The color of death and the stench of past mistakes. It attaches to the skin, heavy and hard to take off. But. But I was given a new robe. A perfect gift. Once of brilliance and overwhelming newness. This one attaches permanently...
