And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:19 NIV On a recent trip to the shore with my four-year-old niece, I watched in amusement as she played in a small tidal pool. Again and again, she filled her bucket until she depleted the water supply. In distress, she cried, “Oh no, I have no more water!” I turned her around so she could see the vast ocean before … Continue reading →
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. ~Genesis 1:1-3 NLT As a child, I dreaded nightfall. I feared the unseen and let my unrestrained imagination wander. Once tucked beneath the covers, darkness settled into every corner, turning shadows into silent figures. … Continue reading →
You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ~1 Peter 2:5 NIV We are chosen to build God’s Kingdom. Stones for Our Use Stones have many uses. We skip them across lakes and use them to build castles, fortresses, and homes. I enjoy scouring the beach for flawless stones hidden among the misshapen ones. They’re not easy to find. Sometimes, I have … Continue reading →
In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the Lord and repaired them. ~2 Chronicles 29:3 NIV When my daughter was a child, she brought anything that broke to her father to have it fixed. It didn’t matter what it was. My daughter had a refrain, “Give it to Daddy; he can fix anything.” She trusted he would mend whatever she placed in his hands, and she still does. … Continue reading →
