Tag: Peace

  • Amazing Grace

    Scripture, Doctrine, and the Church Family đź“– Scripture “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”— Romans 8:1 Living Free in Christ: Baptist Doctrine Bernie and I recently joined First Baptist Lubbock, and in this season, we have been intentionally studying Baptist doctrine together. As I’ve leaned into that—especially as…

  • Consider the Lilies: Walking the Prayerful Path of Trust

    Matthew 6:28 I spent a beautiful afternoon with the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection, and from the moment I walked in, I knew it would be special. One of our fearless leaders greeted me with such kindness, looked straight into my eyes, and said, “Dee Ann, we need you to be a table hostess.” Now I…

  • The Moment Good News Broke In

    The House of Prayer Bible Commentary Bernie and I are so excited to begin a new journey together—we are writing a Bible commentary for The House of Prayer. We’re starting where our hearts always seem to go first: the Gospels, and especially the fast-moving, powerful account of Mark. What you’re reading here is a “commentary…

  • Cast It Anyway: Trusting God in the Unknown

    by Dee Tackitt Most mornings, I grind wheat berries and begin making homemade bread. It is a long process. The grain has been planted, grown, harvested, ground, mixed, and kneaded—long before it ever reaches my kitchen table. And even then, I still have to trust the process. I place the dough aside, not rushing it,…

  • Preparing and Dwelling: Martha’s Hands, Mary’s Heart

    by Pastor Dee After prayer and time in the Word this morning, the Lord put this on my heart. I’m sharing it simply as a new member of the Singing Women of Texas, West Chapter who loves Jesus with all my heart and wants to be faithful to Jesus. I’m realizing that practice is my…

  • Stepping Into Harmony: The Hope of Hosea 14:4

    A Conversation in the Choir Loft…Learning to Rest in the One Who Holds the Harmony This past month, I joined the Singing Women of Texas, West Chapter. Many of these musicians have sung together for years, their harmonies woven through countless seasons of ministry. But for me, it was the first time I had sung…

  • Be Still… Means What?

    “Be still, and know that I am God.I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth!” — Psalm 46:10 Yesterday was a busy day! My mind was already rehearsing everything on the schedule: a discussion thread for my Theology of the Gospel class, breathing exercises, and those pesky diphthongs and consonants…