So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of GodContinue Reading
Disaster strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have a lasting foundation. (Proverbs 10:25 NLT) A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. (Proverbs 22:3) Those who fear the Lord are secure; He will beContinue Reading
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV) Beauty-Making God, Lord Jesus, thank you for inviting each of us to follow you. Thank youContinue Reading
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. (Psalm 25:5) Sovereign Lord, We proclaim the name of the Lord and declare the greatness of our God. There is no one like you. You are ourContinue Reading
Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God. (1 Chronicles 22:19 NIV) [This Friday night and Saturday I will be speaking and leading worship for a women’s retreat. I view this as an assignment from the Lord, and have been praying, writing, and preparing for this weekend for quite someContinue Reading
After the flood, Noah began to cultivate the ground, and he planted a vineyard.(Genesis 9:20 NLT) Have you noticed that there are times when God calls us to move into the future, even when that action seems (in the natural) to be crazy? “Crazy” times often lead to “crazy” insight from God.Continue Reading
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. (Psalm 145:4 NIV) (After 15 years of being in our homeschool co-op and 10 years leading the choir, Friday was the last first-day for me. My kids have gone on to other classes, and we are noContinue Reading
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) Do you remember what it felt like to be nine years old and looking forward to that next birthday? You’d be in double digits!! What an excitingContinue Reading
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14 NIV) And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52 NIV) God, Thank you for all theContinue Reading
I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realize that our true help and protection come only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth. He will guard and guide me, never letting me stumble or fall. God isContinue Reading