God – Page 7 – Growing Our Faith Together

A Prayer for You

Such a beautiful prayer in scripture. Great way to start the week. Happy Monday.

Psalm 26: 1-3 “Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. Test me, Lord and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.” The only wayContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 26”

Love Your Neighbor

Why do we sometimes neglect the second part of this? It’s a command, directly from Jesus: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Father, teach us to recognize our neighbors and to love them as you do.

As the Deer Pants for Water

As the Deer Pants for Water In 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 inContinue reading “As the Deer Pants for Water”

Sermon Snippet

This nugget of wisdom was from Sunday’s sermon. It’s worth contemplating and remembering. “We experience transformation in bite-sized chunks, so keep chewing.” Father, keep me learning and growing closer to your image. Keep me chewing.

Christian Writers’ Conference–Virtually

Here’s where I’ve been hanging out for the past two days. Got my computer, pens and notebook, snacks and a drink. I am learning so much. One little thing is the title. It makes all the difference and one professional suggested something different from what I had. Without knowing which one was my working titleContinue reading “Christian Writers’ Conference–Virtually”

Be Courageous

Where are you going this day? Remember, God will be with you, wherever that is. Be courageous in His strength today.

A Hungry Soul

A Hungry Soul The little soul lived for many years in the same woods. The sun shone on her leafy branches, and she produced much fruit. After many years the trees around this soul grew and their branches met above her head. Those branches provided comfortable shade. She was content in the place she’d alwaysContinue reading “A Hungry Soul”

Afraid?

Happy Thursday! It’s so wonderful to know we can put our trust in Jesus–in all situations.

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”