The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 NIV) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feetContinue Reading
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. (Proverbs 21:2 ESV) Sunday in Michigan a man with a truck, an explosive device, guns, fire accelerant, and an evil intent rammed his car into a church where people were gathered, shot intoContinue Reading
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
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV)Continue Reading
The voice of the Lord divides flames of fire. (Psalm 27:7 NASB) The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 NASB) The Lord builds up [Los Angeles];He gathers the outcasts of [the area].He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:2-4 NASB, alt.) I had planned a different post for today, butContinue Reading
“Last” can be a good or a bad thing. Last paper turned in to receive your degree. Last time you saw your grandfather alive. Last in line. Again. Last time you changed your child’s diaper or gave them a bath. Last memory before a traumatic event. Today is the lastContinue Reading