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Through the Psalms #3

Through the Psalms #3 I encourage you to read the entire Psalm. “Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you, Lord, are a shield around me, My glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out toContinue reading “Through the Psalms #3”

Be Still

.”My longings are best met when, in prayer, I simply let my heart beat in time with the Lord’s.” -Joni Eareckson Tada. Psalm 46:10a says, “Be still and know that I am God.” In the wisdom of the psalmist, we learn to quietly approach God, listen to him, and allow our heartbeats to beat inContinue reading “Be Still”

A Box of Chocolates

Imagine that someone has given you a big box of chocolates!  What is the first thing you do?  Most would probably say Thank you, open the box, and graciously offer the first piece to the giver of this scrumptious gift.  Would you begrudge giving that first piece of chocolate to the person who gave youContinue reading “A Box of Chocolates”

Through the Psalms #1

Through the Psalms–#1 “Blessed is the one Who does not walk in step with the wicked Or stand in the way that sinners take Or sit in the company of mockers, But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, And who meditates on his law day and night, That person is like aContinue reading “Through the Psalms #1”

Dropping the Stones

Dropping the Stones Caught in the act, they dragged her into the temple courts. Head down, hands trembling, she avoided the eyes of the angry men surrounding her. The men couldn’t wait to pass judgment on her. Their faces turned hard as the stones they longed to throw. After all, that was God’s law. ButContinue reading “Dropping the Stones”

A Prayer for You

When life is chaotic and you feel stressed, may God grant you peace. When you feel alone and unloved, may God fill you with His love. When you are overwhelmed with grief, may God give you comfort. When you struggle with what to do, may God share His wisdom. When you feel lost and confused,Continue reading “A Prayer for You”

Taste and See

For some reason, this verse makes me think of the book, Green Eggs and Ham. You know, the character won’t taste the green eggs and ham anywhere under any circumstances. But when he finally relents and tries the food, he is amazed at how good it tastes. Isn’t that the way it is with listeningContinue reading “Taste and See”

Names

“Names tell stories, most of all the name which is above all other names, the name of Jesus. In his name I am called to live. His name has become my house, my dwelling place, my refuge, my ark. His name has to start telling the story of being born, growing up, growing old, andContinue reading “Names”

Lord of All Creation

Gazing into blue skies, or white lightning bolts, into an eclipse, a full moon, or a dark, star-filled night, God reminds us of his power and glory. Wherever we look, we see evidence of his greatness in his vast, beautiful creation. Lord, keep my eyes open to see the work of your hands. Let meContinue reading “Lord of All Creation”