Lori Boucher

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him… Matthew 14: 30 – 31a ESV How often are we in a storm in life, and all we can see is the winds and the waves, and we are terrified - the storm is taking up all the space, filling our gaze and blinding us to the very help that is already with us.  Jesus comes walking on the water - a reminder of the same God who parted the red sea, now stands on[...]

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus… let us draw near with a TRUE HEART IN FULL ASSURANCE OF FAITH, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us HOLD FAST THE CONFESSION OF OUR HOPE WITHOUT WAVERING, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:19, 22-23(ESV) I heard a story told by Timothy Keller of a man named Nick who wanted to give a special gift to a friend who happened to be a carpenter by[...]

I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy. 2 Corinthians 7:4 ESV I once heard someone say, the key to avoiding getting hurt or offended was to keep your expectations low. As I reflected on my own life and choices in contrast to others, this statement confirmed why I was different than others in my life. Somewhere along the way, as a young child, I unknowingly adopted this way of thinking and way of life. T[...]

"Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope? " Job 4:6 RSV Job 4 is a conversation between Job and his friends. Job is wrestling with the question: can mortal man be right before God? His friends are trying to convince him that there must be something wrong with him and he must repent. But Job is deeply convinced that what is happening is not as a result of some hidden sin in his life but has been allowed by God, who is above his circumstances. What amazes me about the[...]

And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman. Ruth 3:11 (We encourage you to read Ruth 3: It’s so good!) Today in your story, in your struggle, heaviness, burden, anxiety, like Ruth come to Jesus, our Redeemer and ask him to spread his wings over you and redeem you. The wings represent the cloak of his garment. Jesus invites us to come boldly come to his feet and lay down our burden and be covered by the edges of his ga[...]

For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete. Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ's, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ's, so a[...]

Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. Psalm 27: 3 This verse is so powerful. No matter what happens I can have hope and confidence in the LORD. He is my refuge and provider for anything I need.  Let’s personalize this Psalm as a declaration. I encourage you to read this out loud today! The Lord is my light, he lights my way, he is my hope and salvation, he is my saviour, no matter what I need, his provision is there for me.  [...]

They are ashamed because they were confident; they come there and are disappointed. Job 6:20 How often do we unknowing put our faith and trust in things that just don’t deliver? We can continually feel the hurt and disappointment of unmet expectations and hope, leaving us bewildered and believing that God must not care about us.  When we put our trust in things that cannot sustain the weight of our trust we entertain doubts and lies that God is not with us and God is not for us and we begin to direct o[...]

Would you pray this prayer with me? Lord, give me eyes to see what you are doing. I want to see not just with my natural eyes but I want to be able to see and discern what is happening in the Spirit. Where I have fallen asleep, where I have become discouraged, where I have become complacent, where I have lost my way, would you awaken me to what you are doing in the world and within me.  In Jesus holy name, Amen. I want to share a BOLD dream that God put on my heart that is equally exciting and far beyond[...]