The Eyes Have It As I taught the simple rhythm game, dozens of pairs of dark brown eyes danced with glee. Huge smiles covered the faces of the beautiful children sitting on the floor with me in this church in the poorest section of Matamoros, Mexico. In spite of the language barriers—the children spokeContinue reading “The Eyes Have It”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Sharing
Thank You, Lord, for giving us so many good gifts, including Your gift of grace. Teach us to share our spiritual wealth generously with others.
The Harvest
Father, show me the ways to be a worker for the harvest.
Hiking Up Long’s Peak
For years I’ve heard about Long’s Peak. One of the highest peaks in the Colorado Rockies at 14,259 feet above sea level, it looks down on thousands of other peaks. Our son and grandsons have climbed to the summit of this majestic mountain. Tired but exhilarated after an all-day hike, they tell of the amazingContinue reading “Hiking Up Long’s Peak”
Be Still
“The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.” Elisabeth Elliot “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Lord, You know how Satan can disrupt the silence. Help me to carve out times of quiet, times to commune with you, toContinue reading “Be Still”
Praying through Scripture
Praying through Scripture II Peter 1:5-9 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, theyContinue reading “Praying through Scripture”
Sow Righteousness
Lord, show me where I can sow righteousness so that my life can yield unfailing love. Lord, I seek your face, your love, your wisdom.
Choices
Every morning as I prepare for my day, I decide what to wear. Looking in my closet, I have choices. Do I wear a skirt today? Slacks? Jeans? What top coordinates with the skirt or pants? Both must match in color and appropriateness for the weather and occasion. Next, I decide on appropriate accessories. WhichContinue reading “Choices”
One Thing
Thank you, Lord, for sacrificing Your only Son that the Psalmist’s prayer would be answered. Thank You for life with You in eternity for all believers.
Friday Prayer Challenge
Friday Prayer Challenge Pray the following scripture over others, and yourself, this week. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformedContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
Growing Our Faith Together 