The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28:7 ESV) But cheer up! Because I, the Lord All-Powerful, will be here to help you with the work, just as I promised your ancestorsContinue Reading
Two years ago I wrote this post, thinking about a cousin of mine. This year I repost this story and prayer, thinking of others in our church who have lost loved ones this year. This Advent and Christmas season, let us pray for those who grieve. Sorrow and mourning willContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7 NIV) Last weekend our family traveled out of state to visit my parents. My mom was celebrating a milestone birthday, so we hosted aContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7 NIV) As I write this I’m listening to the rain pour down upon our home, grateful that this cold front can pull the temperaturesContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7 NIV) You, dear children, are from God and have overcome [evil spirits], because the one who is in you is greater than the one whoContinue Reading
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28:7 ESV) But cheer up! Because I, the Lord All-Powerful, will be here to help you with the work, just as I promised your ancestorsContinue Reading
[Please join me in praying for the nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” (Psalm 28:7 NIV) As you read this, I invite youContinue Reading