A new school year
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
Sheltered by God
I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realize that our true help and protection come only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth. He will guard and guide me, never letting me stumble or fall. God isContinue Reading
Addicts
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
A Jeremiah nugget
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV) The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. (RomansContinue Reading
Struggling moms
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:13-14 NIV) Yesterday morning was a push – push to finish the last-minute housecleaning for our guests, purchase sheep food, do MomContinue Reading
The Dayenu
I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us—yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.He said, “Surely they are my people, children who will be true to me”; and so he became theirContinue Reading
Praying the Word
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guardContinue Reading
Are you ready yet?
And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:2-4 NIV) “Are you ready yet?” Sometime in your life you’ve probably been asked this question.Continue Reading
Delight in abundance
You heavens above, rain down my righteousness;let the clouds shower it down.Let the earth open wide,let salvation spring up,let righteousness grow with it;I, the Lord, have created it. (Isaiah 45:8 NIV) I love it when the Bible talks about abundance. I’m not sure I completely “get” what God wants me toContinue Reading
Isaiah’s Strength
And the Lord will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. (Isaiah 58:11 NIV) God, I’m feeling tired tonight, low energy, just meh. Child, go toContinue Reading