“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”
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Audio only – A few thoughts on Romans 8:32 (and the trials of life).
An audio only, short montage of thoughts on Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? – Romans 8:32 NKJV Hello friends! You usually find a written devo after the title, but today, IContinue reading “Audio only – A few thoughts on Romans 8:32 (and the trials of life).”
Audio only – A few thoughts on Psalm 55 (and the trials of life).
An audio only, short montage of thoughts on Psalm 55. Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. Hello friends! You usually find a written devo after the title, but today, I decided to do something a bit different. Though it’s totally unscripted and not at all polished, I pray you hearContinue reading “Audio only – A few thoughts on Psalm 55 (and the trials of life).”
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”
So that…
As He passed along, He noticed a man blind from his birth. His disciples asked Him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind? Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed inContinue reading “So that…”
The Scenic Route
Now when Pharaoh had let the people go, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, even though it was near; for God said, “The people might change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” So when [Jesus] heard that [Lazarus] was sick, He then stayedContinue reading “The Scenic Route”
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”
Salsa and Life
“Lord, do You not care…?” Luke 10:40 ESV (38-42 for entire story) “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Job 13:15 NKJV This year, our daughter’s small backyard garden produced a bumper tomato crop, so with great anticipation, we set aside an entire day for me to show her the finer points ofContinue reading “Salsa and Life”
Ugly Packages
Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 NASB 1977 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel. Psalm 31:12 BSB My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. Job 19:14 Indeed, we felt within ourselves that we hadContinue reading “Ugly Packages”
Devotions for Difficult Days 