Arrogance
God of Justice, Surely, Lord, you are good to your people, to those who are pure in heart. Remind us of that – remind us that you hold us and guide us by your counsel – when we see the arrogance and the prosperity of the wicked. They seem toContinue Reading
Psalm 46 Prayer
God, Our Fortress, You are our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way to violence, destruction, and death or the mountains of security and peace fall into the heart of the sea. Though the waters of fear, anger, andContinue Reading
Summer of Miracles
My Big Project for the summer five days away: a whole week of hosting a day camp for 5th-12th graders. For the last several weeks I’ve been buried in preparations for it and have not been tending to my writing. I am looking forward to sitting down at the computerContinue Reading
Align and Abide
Once I journeyed through “The Message” version of the Book of John. I was reading the story of Jesus’ feeding of the thousands and the subsequent conversation where Jesus names himself the Bread of Life and the people still want more ‘proof.’ What struck me in this version of theContinue Reading
Unnamed, not unnoticed
Sometimes when we’re going through life it’s hard to know whether we are having a significant impact upon other peoples’ lives. Affirmation may be rare. But God uses many seemingly unnoticed events as he weaves together History (“His-story”) for His Glory. Have you ever noticed that some of the mostContinue Reading
Psalm 11 Prayer
God of Power and Might, We thank you for being the God in whom we can take refuge, the one who is in your holy temple – the hearts of your children. Thank you for being in control of all circumstances and being the God who works all things outContinue Reading
Storms and Resurrection
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 4 He will cover you with his feathers,and under his wings you will findContinue Reading
Waiting for fire
In “The Message’s” version of Luke 24, two disciples on the way to Emmaus have a conversation with a (perceived) stranger who explains every prophecy of the Messiah and how Jesus fulfilled them. They didn’t realize this stranger was Jesus until they sat down to supper and he broke theContinue Reading
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:8 KJV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you whereverContinue Reading
Darkest
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” (Exodus 15:13 NIV) Sometimes I have a strong sense of “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” Every so often I wrestle with a strong sense of discouragement and/orContinue Reading