(This is a good word from GiveHim15 and I hope encourages you.) The Power of Hope “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.”(1) These are the opening lines of the song, Solid Rock, writtenContinue Reading
“Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.” (Psalm 113:2 NRSV) Last night when our family returned home I realized our front door had not been locked while we were gone. I shuddered to think of what “could have happened” and was grateful for what did not happen. AfterContinue Reading
God of Joy, Thank you that you have made a way for us to live in your Spirit-infused joy, by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. Thank you that the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, will cleanse our consciences from actsContinue Reading
Light of the World, Lord, you are our God; we exalt you and praise your name. In perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things planned in your wisdom long ago. We see the contrast between your perfect and loving plans and this bent and broken world in which there isContinue Reading
As I write this I am enjoying an at-home day when I can focus on what needs to be done here. As you know, the season of fall leads into the season of winter, and for my area that means we need to put away summer items, have exterior thingsContinue Reading
“You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.” (Deuteronomy 4:2 ESV) Recently I was in a class at church where someone mentioned they didn’t choose a New International Version ofContinue Reading
“The Light shines in the darkess and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 NIV) I have been praying diligently over the midterm elections – fasting, praying, writing, and encouraging others to pray. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday I intentionally did not seek out any news coverage because I wantedContinue Reading
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10 NIV) I had planned a different post for today, but woke up to a GiveHim15 prayer for Veteran’s Day that pushed me beyond myContinue Reading
Today I am weary from the events of the last weeks. This message was a balm for my soul, so I share it with you: “A Word to the Modern-Day Noahs” by Christa Elisha, Oxford, Ohio “On October 24th, as I was spending time with the Lord, I went intoContinue Reading
After a recent conversation in which I told a friend I feel like I can’t do enough for God, she reminded me that God’s grace is enough. It is not by my works, but by his grace that I am enough. Then I saw this sweet and encouraging word, spokenContinue Reading