Through the Psalms, 23

Have a blessed Friday, my friends! Psalm 23: 5-6 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

A Leafy Canopy

During these hot summer months my time walking has been spent in the nearby Pawnee Prairie nature trails. These trails meander from Kellogg to Pawnee and from Maize to Tyler. Depending on the day and my mood, I can travel through grasslands, through cedar forests, deciduous woods, or along the banks of the Cowskin Creek.Continue reading “A Leafy Canopy”

Daniel

Reading from the book of Daniel this morning. Daniel 2: 20-22 “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hiddenContinue reading “Daniel”

Through the Psalms, 22

Through the Psalms Psalm 22: 16-18 “Dogs surround me, A pack of villains encircles me; They pierce my hands and my feet. All my bones are on display; People stare and gloat over me. They divide my clothes among them And cast lots for my garment.” This psalm of David is so painfully beautiful. WrittenContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 22”

God’s Embrace

Good morning! This short devotion first appeared in “The Secret Place.” Today, I’m happy to share it with you. God’s Embrace A tickle deep in my throat prompted me to leave the sanctuary during the sermon. I got a drink, coughed, and blew my nose where the noise wouldn’t disturb others. Standing outside the nursery,Continue reading “God’s Embrace”