Short, daily reflections on specific Bible passages, aimed at encouraging readers in their daily spiritual walk.
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 Dear Father, Yesterday You gave me another illustration of Your ways. Road construction has dominated this metroplex and seems like every day there is a new detour to […]
But for you, O LORD, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. – Psa. 38:15 I read a great short story the other day that really left me with a deeper understanding of what it means to watch and pray. The story is called Expectation Corner by Emily Steele […]
ETERNAL FATHER, Thou art good beyond all thought, But I am vile, wretched, miserable, blind; My lips are ready to confess, but my heart is slow to feel, and my ways reluctant to amend. I bring my soul to thee; break it, wound it, bend it, mould it, Unmask to me sin’s deformity, […]
“Test everything. Hold on to the good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Mighty Lord Jesus, You taught me something marvelous from a handbag. Recently I was offered something that looked too good to be true. And it was. I had an opportunity to buy a very expensive designer handbag for a fraction of the regular cost. At […]
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature,– 2 […]
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” – Proverbs 9:10 Magnificent God, You taught us that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. That is something I don’t hear a lot about these days. Not many want to talk about fearing the Lord with absolute awe encased in highest respect […]
The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea and it became blood like that of a dead man; and every living thing in the sea died. Revelation 16:3 Dear Father, I am sickened by the oil slick that is threatening my sweet home Alabama. I see images coming via the news of the […]
“My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:8 Dear Father, I enjoy reading books and listening to talk radio, well of the spiritual kind that is. Throughout the day, usually commuting somewhere, I get a chance to hear many different authors and speakers. I often gather tremendous insight and then find […]
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete – 1 John 1:3-4 Why does John and the other […]
Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 Dear Graduate, Wise old King Solomon said there was a time for everything and now a time for release has come. To release the child who has held […]
