Through the Psalms Chapter 9 Psalm 9: 7-10“The Lord reigns forever,He has established his throne for judgment.He rules the world in righteousnessAnd judges the peoples with equity.The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,A stronghold in times of trouble.Those who know your name trust in you,For you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”Continue reading “Through the Psalms 9”
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Ahh, Spring
This devotion is the first one I ever submitted, and the first one I published! Was I ever excited when I first saw it in “The Secret Place. “ Ahh, Spring! Spring is in the air, and the sunshine draws me to the nearby nature trails. As soon as I enter the park, serenity coversContinue reading “Ahh, Spring”
Through the Psalms, Chapter 7
Chapter 7, vs 1-2 & 17 Lord my God, I take refuge in you; Save and deliver me from all who pursue me, Or they will tear me apart like a lion And rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; IContinue reading “Through the Psalms, Chapter 7”
Winter in the Forest
How different the forest is in the winter! Looking around the deciduous forest, I notice the tall, dark tree trunks with their branches reaching outward and upward. Without their covering of green finery, the trees stand like silent skeletons, dominating the landscape. The air is tomb-like, for many birds have flown south for the winter. Continue reading “Winter in the Forest”
Hope
Hope is the thing That pushes its head through the earth, Unfurling its pale green For all to see. It’s the expectation of blooms, Unwinding from a tiny bud, Blooms more vibrant and colorful Than imagination. Hope is the realization that dead, shriveled things, long buried in the ground, Will one day rise again toContinue reading “Hope”
A Thunderous Voice
The bible tells us that God speaks in a still, small voice. But sometimes when I enter a still, small state, His voice shouts and thunders: How can my people be so blind? How can you be so deaf? Open your eyes! Open your ears! My glory is all around you and you ignore it.Continue reading “A Thunderous Voice”
A Blanket of White
A Blanket of White Light streaming through my window awakened me. Like a child, I jumped out of bed and hurried to the window. Sparkling in my back porch light, snow blanketed the yard. Winter’s drab landscape changed to a fairyland. The dead, brown grass disappeared under the snowy blanket, and the barren trees woreContinue reading “A Blanket of White”
The Rock
I took advantage of the late December 60 degree afternoon by walking along the nature trails in Pawnee Prairie Park. The ground is soft beneath my feet, and the view is fantastic. The various paths meander through scenic routes. One can walk through short grass, cedar forests, deciduous trees, or beside the curving Cowskin Creek. Continue reading “The Rock”
Inheriting the Treasure
Inheriting the Treasure When my parents died, they left my brothers and me all their worldly treasures. Fortunately for us, they had planned well. They left a will, named an executor, and had their investments and savings earmarked as payable on death to us. Even though they planned carefully, we have waded through rivers ofContinue reading “Inheriting the Treasure”
Putting Away the Decorations
The holiday season is over. The tree is down, the lights are off, and the decorations are packed. But what do we do with the Christ child? Do we wrap him in bubble wrap and place him in storage until next December? If we do, then we’ve missed the whole point of Christmas. EveryContinue reading “Putting Away the Decorations”
Growing Our Faith Together 