The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech . . . their words to the ends of the world. ~ Ps. 19:1-2a, 4b NIV With no light, no beauty exists. Recently, my heart eagerly waited to wake, grab my Bible and journal, and settle on my front porch. September’s cooler mornings bade me soak in the ever-changing sky before the sun appeared and shone its glorious … Continue reading →
I have a confession: I am a people-pleaser and perfectionist. I needed to throw away the idols. Making mistakes makes me feel less than valuable in others’ eyes. But one week, God allowed me to feel as if mistakes overwhelmed me. I forgot an appointment, I was rude to a waiter, and I had writing errors on a document. I felt embarrassed and shameful—cringing inwardly, knowing friends had seen my imperfections. Until I read Isaiah’s words. This is the way; … Continue reading →
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. ~Psalm 19:1–2 NIV Peace in a Storm Early last night, a June storm pummeled our home. Rain prattled against the window, Thunder rumbled the sky, all the earth drenched–– Each tree branch, every flowering plant And blade of grass drank deeply of heaven, Pouring its provision of sustenance For ten long minutes, … Continue reading →
When Jephthah returned to his home in Mizpah, who should come out to meet him but his daughter. ~Judges 11:34 NIV I have learned a lot about worshipping God in the pain. As a little girl, I remember shaking the handbells in Sunday school and feeling happy inside. While growing up, I took piano lessons and later majored in music in college. I loved singing because music brought me joy. But painful events later in life plunged me into … Continue reading →
That he may uphold the cause of his servant and the cause of his people Israel according to each day’s need, so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other. 1 Kings 8:59b, 60 NIV This morning, my heart felt heavy, and the day had only begun. After breakfast, my husband and I prayed about a family member struggling in their marriage and another who faced logistical … Continue reading →
Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. ~Genesis 3:8a NIV Walking with God is much like one weekend when I took a walk with a good friend. When we greeted each other, we giggled. We hadn’t seen each other in weeks. While we walked around the loop in my neighborhood, we talked … Continue reading →
s I opened my Bible one chilly winter morning, I heard in my mind, “Child, you know Me, and I am watching.” Instinctively, I thought of a snag I had with a purchase I made the day before for my pregnant daughter. …
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