Would you have believed? When Jesus walked the earth, would you have believed He was the Messiah? Or would you have looked the other way? Or, even worse, cast a stone in His direction? We shudder at the thought, yes? … Continue reading
I can hear their whispers. All four children clamoring down the stairs to celebrate Christmas. The anticipation. The presents. The moment. I climb out of bed, putting the cinnamon rolls into the oven and popping on the local classical radio … Continue reading
God holds you tight. Securely. Completely tight. Right within Him, He holds you. He holds your now, your past, and your future. Navigating your path, He holds you securely. Can’t see what’s ahead? His hand will guide you. Securely. Fumbling … Continue reading
This God – His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30 God’s way is perfect. His very word proves true. If His way … Continue reading
Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. Psalm 25:12 Christianity is really very simple. We are nothing without God. Less than nothing. Sinful, destined to live forever apart … Continue reading
Life is really all about perspective. Right? When life bites you, all you want is a small break. Any relief, really. More particular. But when things are smooth sailing, you’re pickier. At the beach this week, our home was about … Continue reading
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 ESV Has God directed you a certain way, … Continue reading
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Is your view of God colored by your circumstances? … Continue reading
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Are you locked up? Are you paralyzed with fear? Filled … Continue reading
This is big. Too big. Too much. I can’t even wrap my mind around it, so there’s that. I’m going to call it simply impossible. Dead end, that’s where this situation lays. No literal way out. My mind is wrapped … Continue reading
God understands you. After all, He created you. He planned you from the foundation of the world. He saw you born. He saw you grow. He laughed when your baby babble emerged. He was touched when you sang your Sunday … Continue reading
Adonai El Roi is the Hebrew term for “The God who sees me”. Meaning this: God sees you. God, who created all things, sees you. You. Little ole’ you. Ever feel invisible? I know you aren’t, but you might feel … Continue reading
When all the noise is stripped away, what is your focus? In the dark of night, what grips your soul? Worry? Dread? Fear? Or Jesus? In this world, we will have trials. But Jesus. In this world, we will struggle. … Continue reading
There is no way every one will like you. All of the time. People won’t always agree with you. They won’t always like you. I happen to abhor when people dislike me. Personality flaw, I know. Why do we tend … Continue reading
“The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He will pluck my feet out of the net.” Psalm 25:14-15 God, who … Continue reading
Repeat after me. I am loved. I am safe. I am valued. Again. I am loved. I am safe. I am valued. Do you believe it? You should. God, who created you perfectly, loves you. God, who stands as the … Continue reading
God interrupted their plans. Big time, yes? Joseph and Mary were ordinary people living a simple life doing normal things. They had normal plans. Get married. Start a family. Carve out the best possible existence with the resources they had. … Continue reading
You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 (ESV) God, who created all things, is with you every step of the way. Not only is He with you, but He is behind you, … Continue reading
2 Timothy 2:26 “…and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” I assume you want to come to your senses. To live honorably before … Continue reading
We cannot rely on anyone but God alone. God alone is all we need. If you place your trust in humans, you will be disappointed. Bitterly. But God will never disappoint you. Yes, He won’t always do what you want. … Continue reading
How do you have faith when God allows things you wish He wouldn’t? What then? God is sovereign over all. Yes, our world is broken. But nothing happens in this life without first filtering through God’s hands. God’s hands hold … Continue reading
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 Don’t hesitate. Don’t stop and think. Don’t be afraid … Continue reading
Do we have to know? Do we have to know everything about our future? How this decision will affect that one later on? No, we do not. In fact, we can not. It’s impossible. We can plan, but ultimately God … Continue reading
What are you hiding? A secret? What is your deepest fear? What are you hiding behind? Job status? A relationship? Sin? Do you subscribe to the notion that no one would like you if they really knew the whole you? … Continue reading
Joseph and Mary had big plans. They were simple folk with regular plans. Get married and build a life, working hard to produce an honorable Jewish family. Probably were going to stay in town, as folks didn’t regularly move … Continue reading
What watered wood do you have on your alter? What? You heard me. What wet, un-burnable wood do you have on your alter? Meaning, what unbelievably impossible burdens do you carry? What disastrous situations are you declaring unsolvable today? That’s … Continue reading
How is God known? Through the things that don’t make sense in our lives. Through the trust we show when the next step we cannot see. Through His grace demonstrated in us each and every day. Through His love poured … Continue reading
How do you resist God? With what words or actions do you tell Him no? He will never insist. He will never beg. He simply tells you His truth and waits. Waits for you to come to Him. No manipulation. … Continue reading
Ever heard the phrase “He is already there?” Meaning, Jesus is already there. He’s in the past. He’s here now. And He’s in the future. He is already there. Already preparing for you. Ready and calm. It’s comforting, but only … Continue reading
Sometimes God allows something to occur we simply cannot figure out. Something unbelievable, even in-explainable. Take Job for instance. He was an upstanding citizen. He was a regular sinful man, but he was righteous before God. Doing all the … Continue reading
What if I told you there is a Friend who knows your name? Not only your name, but every thought you’ve had, every tear you’ve shed, every smile you’ve given? Who longs to be your first confidant and constant … Continue reading
Faith. What exactly is faith? Believing. Faith in God is believing in Him. Believing He will do what He says. That He knows best. Believing He has our back. That He is leading us down paths of goodness. Abraham had … Continue reading
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. Deer are so nimble. Unlike us. We tend to fall. A lot. But deer rarely stumble. God made them that way. When … Continue reading
Walking in life-giving steps requires daily effort. Deliberately stepping into what God has for you is a choice. It’s rather easy to stumble, falling into death. Death? Walking into self-pity. Agreeing with rejection. Joining with unloving. Listening to fear. Satan … Continue reading
Is it hard to trust God when things look dark? When life seems to be hanging by a thread, and you cannot do a darn thing about it, is it harder to trust Him? Although you could argue, what else … Continue reading
Sometimes I say, “Really, God?” “Really?” Sometimes I wonder just what He’s thinking. Sometimes, I say, “Don’t you want to try this instead?” “Seriously, don’t you?” Sometimes I wonder just what He’s doing. Sometimes, I throw up my … Continue reading
Been reading about Abraham lately. Like so many of you, I’ve decided to read through the Bible yet again this year. So, I’ve come to Abraham. Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, more specifically. Can you even possibly imagine simply obeying … Continue reading
Are you securely loved? By anyone here on earth? Have you the pleasure of knowing you are completely surrounded by that love? Completely safe through the knowledge you are absolutely securely loved? Do you have that from your folks? From … Continue reading
What is hope, really? Knowing the situation will improve. Seeing signs of improvement. Signs of hope. The dictionary defines hope as believing, desiring, or trusting. Do you have hope? Doesn’t matter what situation you are thinking of. Can be big … Continue reading
Lord, what are Your thoughts this morning? Be still. Be still and know that I am God. I am above it all. Everything, big or small. I am above your children. I am above your husband. I am above your … Continue reading
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