Hello Friends, I thought it would be good to share this again. Praying it encourages you! Below is a link to my (very apparent) first ever, podcast interview. As hard as it is watch one’s self, I did so. Now I can warn you that at the start, I squirm way too much and accidentlyContinue reading “My 1st Podcast Interview”
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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”
Beyond Hope?
“I never expected to see your face again,” Israel (aka Jacob) said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.” Genesis 48:11 BSB Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed… Romans 4:18a BSB The situation looks hopeless. Feels hopeless. By all accounts, is hopeless. Have such thoughts ever gripped yourContinue reading “Beyond Hope?”
Offering God “Advice”
When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” …. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others;Continue reading “Offering God “Advice””
Crisis Management
I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him. Psalm 34:4,6a NKJV The thought for the following devotional came to my mind while in deep thought during my commute home from work. Mentally rehearsing a conversation in which aContinue reading “Crisis Management”
Even if He Doesn’t
We had hoped He was The One… Luke 24:21 Lord, if You had been here…. John 11:21 Even if He doesn’t… Daniel 3:18 NLT And we know that God causes all things to work together for our good and His glory. Romans 8:28 Becky’s version Though the following story occurred several years ago, the emotionContinue reading “Even if He Doesn’t”
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…”
Dealt Cards
I trusted in, relied on, and was confident in You, O Lord, I said You are my God, my times are in Your hands. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy and the God of all comfort, Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction),Continue reading “Dealt Cards”
Hiding Behind the Baggage
Jesus said to him (a blind man), “What do you want me to do for you?” Mark 10:51a ESV One man there (at the pool of Bethesda) had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him,Continue reading “Hiding Behind the Baggage”
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 “A Testimony of “Through””
Devotions for Difficult Days 