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Where Have You Seen Jesus Today?

Someone once asked me on a regular basis, "Where have you seen Jesus today?"  When this person first began asking this question I would just make something up and then move on with the conversation.  As time went by, I started to really look for Jesus in every circumstance.  I noticed that when I took on an active and engaging role in seeking our Lord, that I found him all around me.  In the good and the bad, he was there.  I also noticed that as I sought him in my everyday life, that my spiritual life began to bloom.  I became more in love with spending time with Jesus.  I yearned to be in his presence.  I wanted to study his word, lift up praises, and pour my heart out to him in prayer. Francis Chan says, "We never grow closer to God when we just live life.  It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness."  This means that you must be intentional with growing your relationship with God.  You have to make time for the Savior and a...

Welcome to the UWM Blog

Welcome to the very first UWM blog post!  Our hope for this blog is to provide encouragement and inspire all of us to grow in Faith, Hope, and Love.  Be on the lookout for a new post by the end of the week.  Blessings upon blessings to you all! 1 Thessalonians 1:3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith , your labor prompted by love , and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.