Once upon a time I did some research on emergency preparedness. I had a conversation with someone who made the comment that in certain situations, “Worst case scenario: you’re dead.” And, strangely enough, that was actually encouraging to me; for to me being dead is not my “worst case scenario.” No, to be deadContinue Reading
“This world has nothing for me…I will follow you…” God told Abram to pack up his household and go to the place “I will show you.” Jesus called to the disciples, “Come follow me.” And they left their nets and followed. Tonight I talked with friends who are preparing to move out ofContinue Reading
Have you thought recently about how interconnected our lives are — not just our lives as a family, community, or church body, but as citizens of the U.S. and the world? If a factory closes here and a comparable one opens in a different country, families are affected, for badContinue Reading
Sometimes God’s Word speaks for us – especially when we have “sighs too deep for words” and God’s Word puts substance to those sighs. From Psalm 5 NIV: In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. YouContinue Reading
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV) This week my kids and I were reading about scientists in the Renaissance and Enlightenment whose developments have impacted our world. These scientists included Nicholaus CopernicusContinue Reading
May we never forget that Yahweh works wonders for every one of his devoted lovers.Tremble in awe before the Lord, and do not sin against him. Be still upon your bed and search your heart before him.Bring to Yahweh the sacrifice of righteousness and put your trust in him.(Psalm 4:3-5 TPT)Continue Reading
God laughs at the wicked and their plans,for he knows their day is coming! Evil ones take aim at the poor and helpless; they are ready to slaughter those who do right. But the Lord will turn all their weapons of wickedness back on themselves, piercing their pride-filled hearts until they are helpless.Continue Reading
“Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward.” (Psalm 127:3 TPT) God of the Children, You are our rock in whom we take refuge; our shield, the horn of our salvation, our stronghold and our savior who saves us from violence. Today we call upon our Lord, who isContinue Reading
Sustaining God, You are our shield, our glory, the one who lifts our heads high. You answer us when we call to you, you sustain us. Arise, Lord! Deliver your True Church from her enemies. Protect her from the spirits of fear, hatred, division, and destruction that war against herContinue Reading
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].” (2 Timothy 1:7 AMP) Yesterday morning I woke at 5:20 a.m. definitely sureContinue Reading