Now Moses used to take his own tent and pitch it outside the camp, far away from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting [of God with His own people]. And everyone who sought the Lord would go out to the [temporary] tent of meeting which was outside theContinue Reading
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8 ESV) Although it’s still just February, I’ve already started preparing for registration to open on March 1 for this summer’s arts camp. SoContinue Reading
[Many ideas in this post are from an article by Jamie Rohrbaugh, praying over the year 2023, but still relevant today.] Jesus said, “I have revealed you to those whom you [the Father] gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed yourContinue Reading
Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard;he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. (Psalm 66:8-10 NIV) Relax and rest, be confident and serene, for the Lord rewards fully those who simply trust in him.(Psalm 116:& TPT)Continue Reading
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. (Psalm 34:11 NIV) Last month, I came across this story on social media. It gave me a good chuckle, and I hope it does the same for you! It also reminded me that we should be praying forContinue Reading
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12) Last Wednesday night our pastor was speaking on “killing sacred cows,” specifically, ideas that mayContinue Reading
The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. (Proverbs 12:26 NIV) Have you heard any of these before? “Birds of a feather flock together.” — Proverb“Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry“A man isContinue Reading
Human life is as short-lived as grass. It blossoms like a flower in the field. (Psalm 103:5 GW) You don’t give us a spirit of fear, right, God? No. My Spirit within you gives peace. Read that verse from 2 Timothy 1:7 in the Amplified version. “For God did notContinue Reading
The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. (Psalm 145:9-12 NIV) When I play piano orContinue Reading
“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