About mid-morning, when I fast from food, I become hungry for bread, and my stomach growls. Images of tasty foods parade through my mind, trying to coax me to eat. Similarly, when my cellphone is dead, it surprises me how often I find myself reaching for it for one reason or another. We develop habits and hungers in our lives, and those habits drive us to feed whichever belly is gnawing with emptiness. We may fast from food for a … Continue reading →
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. ~Luke 10:39 NLT Of all the stores my grandfather delivered ice cream to, the one where the dog sat on my foot was my favorite. Who would have guessed I would learn lessons from a dog on a foot? Aside from a few chain pharmacies, gas stations, and small-town grocery stores, Mom-and-Pop stores ran the retail world. Small stores owned by local people. Stores where customers could … Continue reading →
The Lord also said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow and have them wash their garments; and have them ready for the third day, for on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. ~Exodus 19:10-11 NASB 2020 Whenever getting ready for an outing, I follow a routine. I shower, brush my teeth, put on deodorant and lotion, get dressed, fix my hair and … Continue reading →
She hath washed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. ~Luke 7:44b KJV It was “Wash Day,” and Elise got right to work separating the laundry into piles. Wash Day Elsie loaded the washer and reached for the cleaning agents. She meticulously measured bleach, detergent, and fabric softener and poured each into its respective receptacles. She hit the start button and turned away. Glancing at the remaining piles, she realized the white … Continue reading →
Does God speak to us? He does, but we need to be quiet enough to hear His voice. Cultivate your quiet time of prayer, and you may hear Him.
Continue reading →There are times when our heavenly Father says, “Shhh.” He wants our full attention and desires that we “Be still.” …
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