Praying for pained ones
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten] Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business. (Proverbs 26:17 AMP) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made forContinue Reading
Where are you?
I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20 NLT) In the women’s group I am in, we are reading Ann Voskamp’s The Greatest Gift, and already, in the third day of this Advent devotional book, she’s pricked my curiosity with an interesting connection. The first question in theContinue Reading
Her heart’s desire
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. (Psalm 34:7 NLT) “Son of Adam,” said Aslan, “you have sown well. And you, Narnians, let it be your first care to guard this Tree, for it is your Shield. The Witch of whom I told you has fled farContinue Reading
The Fighters
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2 NIV) Today, we remember the fighters — those who have served in our nation’s military, both living andContinue Reading
Diligent educating
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,So are the children of one’s youth. (Psalm 127:4 NKJV) The last Friday I attended the local homeschool co-op, I shared a brief devotion. Whether or not you have physical or spiritual children or grandchildren, and whether or not you educate them at home, IContinue Reading
Songs planted
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. (Psalm 95:1-2 NKJV) On Friday, October 31, I did something for the last time: I conducted my final song for theContinue Reading
Speak to the dry bones
[The following is part scripture, part dialogue, and part reflection on Ezekiel 37:1-14, the Valley of the Dry Bones.] The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forthContinue Reading
Parenting a child with severe mental illness
I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27 NIV) A friend of mine posted this on her social media account this fall. Please pray for parents who are doing all they can do to help children with mental illness. Parenting aContinue Reading
Teach me to rest
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;Do not fret—it only causes harm.For evildoers shall be cut off;But those who wait on the Lord,They shall inherit the earth. (Psalm 37:7-9 NKJV) Lord, teach meContinue Reading
Another election
Work for the good of the city where I’ve taken you as captives, and pray to the Lord for that city. When it prospers, you will also prosper. (Jeremiah 29:7 GW) Today many states, counties, and other jurisdictions are having elections. States like Virginia and New Jersey are electing governors. California isContinue Reading