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”
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A Testimony of “Through”
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as weContinue reading “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”
Before We Call
It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 NASB Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 NIV Many years ago, as I walked through aContinue reading “Before We Call”
Has God said?
Did God really say…? Genesis 3:1 Jesus answered, “It is written: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 How does one know where to land their feet on the solid foundation of what Truth actually is? In our culture and world,Continue reading “Has God said?”
Shattered Snow-globe
The LORD is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope. Psalm 34:18 GNT The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 ESV You are near, O Lord [nearer to me than my foes] Psalm 119:51a AMPC Trust in Him at allContinue reading “Shattered Snow-globe”
Second Chances and Fish-belly praying
In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice out of His temple, And my cry for help before Him came into His ears. Psalm 18:6 NASB Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s belly, “I cried out of my distressContinue reading “Second Chances and Fish-belly praying”
“Why?” Questions
Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying, ‘Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into theContinue reading ““Why?” Questions”
Free Devotional – Stony Paths
Stony Paths – Learning to trust Him as we walk the Stony Paths of real life. Recently, a friend asked what drew me to write a book on the topic of trusting God. The answer came immediately…. Let me share with you what I told him that day … I was confronted with emergency openContinue reading “Free Devotional – Stony Paths”
My Story
We all have a story. No one is exempt from the difficulties of life. Some life stories are painful. Some seem unfair. Some feel hopeless. Some are filled with regret. None have escaped His notice. None are beyond His ability to use. To some how, some way, bring good from. As you watch my story,Continue reading “My Story”
Devotions for Difficult Days 