While you were sleeping, I stood at the doorway and prayed. I noted the steady rise and fall of your chest settled into sleep’s rhythm. Your body at rest, no longer fighting against the throes of youth. Your breathing slow and calm instead of gasping from the tantrum of earlier in the day. And I … [Read more…]
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,out of the mud and the mire.He set my feet on solid groundand steadied me as I walked along.He has given me a new song to sing,a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see what He has done and be amazed.They will put their trust in … [Read more…]
I wonder how often I damage my spirit by compromising God’s truth. I also wonder how it affects the lives of others surrounding me when I rely on my feelings more than stand on His Word or allow my doubts to temper my prayers of faith. Time and again, I compromise the power available to … [Read more…]
My husband likes to tell everyone that “spontaneous” for me is a three-month notice. I think he’s joking. Maybe. It’s no secret that I am administrative by nature and prefer to have all my ducks in a row. The problem is, there is always that one little errant duck that seems to go wandering, no … [Read more…]
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 Christians rattle off this Scripture, claiming its truth with fierce tenacity. But honestly, sometimes, I’d like to piece it together a little differently. How about “And we know … [Read more…]
The apostle Paul entered heaven to the cheers of those he martyred. That’s how the Gospel works. My son recently posted the above meme on a Facebook post, and I couldn’t help but take note. God has been bombarding me with the topic of grace lately. From books I’m reading to Bible verses to conversations, I’m … [Read more…]
According to an online source, when noted in the Bible, twenty can convey a meaning of a complete or perfect waiting period. A perfect waiting period. Not necessarily two words I would put together when I find myself in a moment of pause. Anxiously looking.Impatiently hoping.Intolerantly seeking.Distractedly busying myself until I find a way out of this … [Read more…]
Did you think the lion was sleeping because he did not roar?– Friedrich Schiller No matter how things may appear, the Lion of Judah is not slumbering. He is not unaware of our plight, nor is He negligent in guarding and protecting His rule. He sees the utter depravity of mankind and the evil lurking … [Read more…]
The wind stirs, and the clatter of chimes greets the morning. I smile at the sound as I glance at the colorful pelican staring down at me from atop its wooden perch. In a perfect world, I would hear the sound of deep-toned wind chimes versus a wooden clattering. And those melodic chimes would definitely … [Read more…]
You don’t have to look far to see signs of distress and brokenness in our country. Churches, homes, schools, and neighborhoods (all places that should be considered safe havens) are now places to be vigilant and on guard. Mass shootings and violent protests, looting and gang wars, and domestic abuse. These are all realities of … [Read more…]