Category Archives: An Encouraging Word

Faithfulness

The Old Testament book of Jeremiah uses metaphors to compare Israel to an unfaithful wife.  She was unfaithful to God by worshipping idols and forsaking Him.  And “…her treacherous sister Judah [had] not turned to [God] with her whole heart, but in pretense” (3:10 NKJ).  This book of Jeremiah is surely only Jewish history andContinue reading “Faithfulness”

Prayer

Christians should never forget that the highest kind of prayer is never the making of requests. Prayer at its holiest moment is the entering into God to a place of such blessed union as makes miracles seem tame and remarkable answers to prayer appear something very far short of wonderful by comparison. ” ― A.W. Tozer

Listening to the Stream

At first glance, the stream appears motionless, its shallow green waters merely reflecting the overarching canopy of green. But here by the bridge, rocks litter the stream’s bed, and its water comes to life. Its meandering impeded, the stream ripples, bubbles, and rushes. The currents ripple and swirl around the rocks and fall over submergedContinue reading “Listening to the Stream”

Approaching His Throne

Take a moment to imagine what it might be like to approach God’s throne. Thankfully, through Jesus’ sacrifice we are able to do so. What a humbling experience. Thank you, Father, for providing a way that we can approach you on your throne. Thank you for providing mercy and grace.

Why We Write

I couldn’t agree more with Liz Curtis Higgs. Before working on my book, I pray that God will give me the wisdom and the words that will reveal Him to others and bring Him glory. Lord, You are faithful. Thank you for providing guidance to each one of us in our tasks. May we yieldContinue reading “Why We Write”

Jesus!

“Jesus! it is the name which moves the harps of heaven to melody. Jesus! the life of all our joys. If there be one name more charming, more precious than another, it is this name. It is woven into the very warp and woof of our psalmody. Many of our hymns begin with it, andContinue reading “Jesus!”

Humility

Imagining Jesus washing his disciples’ feet is so humbling. What a beautiful example of being a servant to others. Thank you, Father, for this amazing example of how we should treat others. Give us an attitude of humility, both toward others and toward You. Show us how to lovingly serve others.