“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest…” Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made theContinue reading “All Who Are Weary…”
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“Recipe” for Peace?
Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests),Continue reading ““Recipe” for Peace?”
No Sugar-Coatings
Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.Continue reading “No Sugar-Coatings”
Hymn Alert / A Testimony of “Through”
Following You is no guarantee of a problem-free life. Yes, I realize that’s an obvious point. But a point that I need reminded of, now and then. What you have promised is that You’ll stand beside me, that you’ll never leave me … never forsake me. And use all I walk through for Your glory.Continue reading “Hymn Alert / A Testimony of “Through””
When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality
This I know, God is for me. In God will I praise His word; in the Lord will I praise His word. Psalm 56:9-10a NCV If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… Jude 20,21a NASB The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble,Continue reading “When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality”
When the Extraordinary becomes Ordinary
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. 1 Peter 5:7 Berean Study Bible Psalm 55:22 NASB Because He cares for you.… Familiarity breeds contempt. The extraordinary becoming ordinary. In the era ofContinue reading “When the Extraordinary becomes Ordinary”
Help!
(Rise Up, O God!) The following is a devotion (though it reads more like a desperate prayer) written almost two decades ago. The ache is palatable. The desperation evident. The emotion raw. The faith, shaky but resolute. Much has happened over the weeks and months and years since the devo was originally penned. The LordContinue reading “Help!”
When the Sea Doesn’t Part
[Urged on] by faith the people crossed the Red Sea as [though] on dry land… Because of faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed for seven days [by the Israelites]. Others had to suffer the trial of mocking and scourging and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death;Continue reading “When the Sea Doesn’t Part”
“Where is this God of Yours?”
Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! … Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you— Why are you cast down,Continue reading ““Where is this God of Yours?””
Poke the Pain
“Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1 ESV For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Job 5:18 BSB For you know that when your faithContinue reading “Poke the Pain”
Devotions for Difficult Days 