“Disaster strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have a lasting foundation. (Prov. 10:25 NLT) “A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” (Prov. 22:3) “Those who fear the Lord are secure; He will beContinue Reading
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” (Ex. 15:13 NIV) Yesterday I had a strong sense of “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” Every so often I wrestle with a strong sense of discouragementContinue Reading
“Every Season” by Nicole Nordeman Every evening sky, an invitationTo trace the patterned starsAnd early in July, a celebrationFor freedom that is oursAnd I notice YouIn children’s gamesIn those who watch them from the shadeEvery drop of sun is full of fun and wonderYou are summer And even when theContinue Reading
“Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.” (Isaiah 45:8, 2 Timothy 2:10). “I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18). “Grant,Continue Reading
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25 NIV)They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” HeContinue Reading
Sometimes we go through seasons in life when our prayer or Bible reading/study seems to be less energetic, less intense, maybe even of less interest. Every so often, I think, it is helpful to “be still” before the Lord and just listen to what He has to say to us.Continue Reading
Last week one of our new neighbors came over to introduce herself and, in the course of the conversation, I mentioned we have four boys age five and under. Her response was one that I’ve heard from lots of people: “WOW! You have your hands full!!” Even though the phraseContinue Reading
A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. (Prov. 14:5 NIV) Last weekend there were two news stories that especially caught my attention, specifically for their relevance to Christian faith. The first was an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “They Need to BeContinue Reading
Last night I was putting together an antique lawyer’s bookcase – the kind where each side, each back, each shelf, each front are all different pieces. As I was trying to get one layer to stay together – and not having much luck – I was thinking about how theContinue Reading