Category Archives: Scripture

God’s Handiwork

When I first spent some time with this verse I was astounded. I had already recognized that I was created by God, but the rest of it seemed new. I was created TO DO GOOD WORKS? And God had already prepared for me to do these? Wow! What a concept. Lord, make me aware ofContinue reading “God’s Handiwork”

His Comfort

“So that….” Sometimes I forget about the second half of this verse. Yes, He comforts us in all our troubles, but then there is the “so that.” That’s the catch. Because we receive His comfort, we should also comfort others. And it doesn’t read like a suggestion. It reads more like a command. Because HeContinue reading “His Comfort”

The Stagnant Pond

All is still. Cars scurry by on nearby 13th street, rushing off to their various destinations. Sitting here at the park I hear the distant laughter of children playing A basketball bounces off the cement court; the clang as it hits the backboard echoes across the grass to where I walk A Cessna drones, farContinue reading “The Stagnant Pond”

Secure in His Arms

Tonight I am wide awake.  My body is relaxed, my eyes are closed, and my breathing is deep and even.  But my mind is wide awake and running, running, running.  I am snuggled up against my husband, the back of my head and my neck resting on his arm. The tensions of the day storedContinue reading “Secure in His Arms”