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
And all the multitude were seeking to touch [Jesus], for healing power was all the while going forth from Him and curing them all [saving them from severe illnesses or calamities]. (Luke 6:19 AMPC) Tomorrow, August 22, eight-year old “Cora” will have surgery to remove a brain tumor. From herContinue Reading
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to takeContinue Reading
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the [Holy] Spirit who is from God, so that we may know and understand the [wonderful] things freely given to us by God. (1 Corinthians 2:12 AMP) “Some people seem to think that I began by asking myself how I couldContinue Reading
“I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” – God (Exodus 33:19 NIV) I’m about 25 chapters into the book of Jeremiah, a powerful collection of warnings from God to his people. Jeremiah is just one ofContinue Reading
[The Sovereign Lord said,] “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. I will attach tendons to you and make flesh comeContinue Reading
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13 NIV) Light of the World, Lord, your Word tells us that darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the people. We see this reality all around us—but we also know that your Light and Glory rise and shine brighter than anyContinue Reading
So God created man and woman and shaped them with his image inside them. In his own beautiful image, he created his masterpiece. Yes, male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27 TPT)“I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to doContinue Reading
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7 NIV) Today is my niece’s birthday, and she’s beginning law school next week. I also have two other nieces and two nephews currently in college. Today also marks the first day ofContinue Reading
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2:11-12 ESV) This weekend, I spoke with a friend whose husband has beenContinue Reading