You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. Psalm 23: 5a Psalm 145:16 NLT Our monthly family dinner is a time of beautifully controlled chaos. Bursting with good food and loud conversation and chattering grandkids andContinue reading “Family Dinner”
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Unknowns of Life…
He knows what is in the darkness… When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path. Daniel 2:22b NASB Psalm 142:3a NASB The unknown. We all fear it. We avoid situations that cause it. We try to prevent it. But it’s unavoidable isn’t it? We have no idea what the traffic will beContinue reading “Unknowns of Life…”
Strength for the Weary One
Encourage the exhausted, strengthen the weary, say to those with an anxious heart, “Take courage. Fear not.” He gives strength to the weary and to him who lacks might (strength), He increases power. God is our Refuge and Strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Isaiah 35:3-4a Isaiah 40:29 Psalm 46:1 NASB It’s been said that most of us can endureContinue reading “Strength for the Weary One”
Lawn Lines?
There is a way that seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death. Proverbs 16:25 AMPC Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and HeContinue reading “Lawn Lines?”
Babylon?
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 ESV But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The LORD knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.” 2 Timothy 2:19 NLT “TheContinue reading “Babylon?”
Peace
So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. John 10:19 NASBContinue reading “Peace”
Wounds that Heal
Can he have followed far who has no wound nor scar? – Amy Carmichael …to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORDContinue reading “Wounds that Heal”
I Trust You, but…
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was. Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. John 11: 5-6 Job 13:15 NASB If you’ve never read the Biblical account of Lazarus (or it’s been awhile), grab aContinue reading “I Trust You, but…”
He Notices You
As He (Jesus) passed along He noticed a man blind from his birth. John 9:1 AMPC Jesus noticed a man. A lonely beggar described as “blind from his birth,” is noticed by the Creator as He walked along the dusty roads of His world. I’m immediately struck by two points in this short verse of Scripture.Continue reading “He Notices You”
Thanks – giving
I know that it’s almost Christmas, but this message is in His perfect timing… Thanks – giving We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.… Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. PsalmContinue reading “Thanks – giving”
Devotions for Difficult Days 