In late August the hot sun scorches the earth. The brittle grass browns and breaks. Moisture-starved leaves yellow and flutter to the ground. The baked earth, cracked in every direction, cries for rain. Insects buzz in erratic dances—nothing else moves. The stifling heat rises in nearly invisible waves. Safe in her thicket, the deer stirs. Continue reading “As the Deer Pants for Water”
Category Archives: Scripture
All of You
“An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others.” ― A.W. Tozer Thank you, Father, for your undivided attention and love, for givingContinue reading “All of You”
Praise the Lord!
Praise Him in the good times, praise Him in the bad times, praise, praise, praise the Lord!
The Body of Christ
Let me add verse 24 b to the beginning of this passage: “But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it…. Father, it makes me weep to see the body that you put together bicker and argue among themselves and with others. Forgive us, Lord. Teach us toContinue reading “The Body of Christ”
Rivers of Peace
In a world torn by conflicts and war, people seek peace. They question why war exists; hasn’t God has promised peace? When you listen to the news, it seems peace doesn’t exist. Even in our homes, it can be elusive. Couples bicker and divorce, siblings argue and fight. The book of Isaiah sheds light onContinue reading “Rivers of Peace”
To Know Christ
Wow, this is such a powerful verse. To know even a little of the power of Jesus’ resurrection would be such a privilege. Open my eyes and my spirit Lord, that I might have a better understanding of Your power and might. Let me know you and worship you.
Trusting God
Lord, you know me inside and out. You know I put my trust in you…eventually. First, I often fret and worry and maybe shed some tears. Then, eventually, finally, I turn to you. At last, I put my trust in you, in your wisdom, and your strength. Teach me, Lord, to trust in you first.
Hunger and Thirst
How often do you get hungry or thirsty? My guess is you get hungry and thirsty several times a day, every day. Jesus said, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (Matt. 5:6). We long for food and water, but Jesus speaks of hungering and thirsting for righteousness! Continue reading “Hunger and Thirst”
With God
Lord, you know I am easily discouraged. I think that I can never accomplish the task. But then you remind me: I can never accomplish the task. Not my strength, not my talent, not my brain. But in YOUR strength, all things are, indeed, possible. Keep me relying on you, not on me to finishContinue reading “With God”
Thank You, God!
Thank you, Lord, for creating in me a new heart. Thank you for freeing me from the slavery of sin and offering me life eternal.
Growing Our Faith Together 