God of Creativity and Consistency, Thank you that you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Thank you for your creative works in our world and our lives and for the consistency with which you approach your children. Your heart longs for all to know your love and be savedContinue Reading
Spiritual logjam. Angst. Confusion. Am I being stubborn? Desiring discernment. Wanting to do the right thing. Not in unity with others. My spirit all balled up. My husband and I are making a major decision about a home for our family. I am one of a team of people searchingContinue Reading
There seem to be two themes in my life right now. First is that of seeking God’s wisdom and guidance for decisions to be made. Second is that of needing healing. These themes manefest themselves in different ways – a friend whose mother was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer andContinue Reading
Listen, God! Please, pay attention! Can you make sense of these ramblings, my groans and cries? King-God, I need your help. Every morning you’ll hear me at it again. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend. Oh GodContinue Reading
Last week in a conversation on a blog about valuing human life, this comment was made about Jesus and the Golden Rule: “Him who coined the phrase, as well as thousands of other philosophers across time, societies, continents and history….” My understanding of Jesus is that he’s not just anotherContinue Reading
It seems like the economic and political world is swirling faster and faster and faster into…. no one really knows where. For many people their personal lives feel the same: employment, financial, relationship, etc. chaos. While the reality of this present moment for our family is that we are relatively stable, the clouds of fearContinue Reading
This is my prayer in the desertWhen all that’s within me feels dryThis is my prayer in my hunger and needMy God is the God who provides This is my prayer in the fireIn weakness or trial or painThere is a faith proved of more worth than goldSo refine me Lord through the flame This is my prayer in the battleWhen triumphContinue Reading
words recession – no skubalon – gas prices lower – rain and gray days coming – budget shortfalls – one pound eight ounces – gotta wash laundry – economic stimulus – hamas launches rocket into israel again – diagnosed with cancer – can we pay these bills – in-laws comingContinue Reading
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD isContinue Reading
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives Continue Reading