The holy pursuit of unexpected journeys
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) Some people make resolutions for the new year, some seek out a Bible verse, and others ask God forContinue Reading
“Cora” update on improvements
With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being,I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration.How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me?You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of allContinue Reading
Hotbeds
What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NIV) As I write this, there are at least three “hotbeds” of strife in our world that are making the news. The protests in Iran, which IContinue Reading
Empty chairs
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV)Continue Reading
Aunt Beast and a Gentle January
Yahweh is my best friend and my shepherd. I always have more than enough. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. That’s where he restores and revives my life. (Psalm 23:1-3 TPT) Last weekend I was askedContinue Reading
Iran
Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. (Psalm 82:3-4 NIV) Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. SpeakContinue Reading
Epiphany 2026
Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! (Psalm 66:5 NIV) January 6 marks the official end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Epiphany. The season of Epiphany turns our attention to Jesus as a young man and to the start of his publicContinue Reading
Fasting and First Fruits
Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase. (Proverbs 3:9 NKJV) I have never really liked fasting, even though I haven’t done it very often. The first few times I tried a 23-hour fast, it went better than I expected. So, I attempted fastingContinue Reading
Prayer for Christ’s Church 2026
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of theContinue Reading
Pondering precious family
Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19 NKJV) As I write this (12/30/25) I am sitting in an Air B&B rental where our family has spent two nights in the greater Niagara Falls area. This week between Christmas and New Year is the best opportunity for schedulesContinue Reading