Scripture – Page 30 – Growing Our Faith Together

Meditate

Thank you, Lord, for giving us your word. Teach us to read it and meditate on it, that we may know you better and become more like you.

Have you ever watched the potter at work? He centers a lump of clay on the wheel, creates a small indention in the middle, then pours water over the clay. As the wheel spins, his hands deftly shape the clay until he has created his pot in the shape he wants. In scripture God isContinue reading “The Potter”

In Step

Lord, help me to listen to your voice and to walk with your spirit leading.

A Child’s First Walk

Do you remember watching a baby learn to walk? First, she holds Mom’s hand tightly, walking with the reassurance of that grip. Soon she lets go, taking tentative steps on her chubby legs. Back and forth she walks, from Mom to Dad and back to Mom. She has complete confidence; her parents will protect her. Continue reading “A Child’s First Walk”

The Lord is Faithful

A Blanket of White

A Blanket of Snow It’s snowing! I love to watch the snow fall from the heavens, especially the way it falls today. There is no wind, so the flakes drift lazily downward. The flakes are big and fat, my favorite. Standing by my dining room patio window, I watch them descend in the light ofContinue reading “A Blanket of White”

God’s Mercy

“His mercy is so great that it forgives great sins to great sinners after great lengths of time and then gives great favors and great privileges and raises us up to great enjoyments in the great heaven of the great God!” ― Charles H. Spurgeon

Goodness and Mercy

Such a reassuring verse. Oh, the goodness of our Lord and Savior. Thank You, Lord, for Your promises. Thank you for the generous sharing of goodness and mercy, and for the amazing promise of eternal life.

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions Many of us make New Year’s resolutions every year. We resolve to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, keep our house and office clean, and be kinder to family and friends. People make all different types of resolutions, intending to keep them. How often do you keep your resolutions? How often doContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”