Short, daily reflections on specific Bible passages, aimed at encouraging readers in their daily spiritual walk.
“…so that what cannot be shaken may remain.” Hebrews 12:27 Magnificent Creator, Thank you for a wonderful time away. You restored my soul and I praise You. I am amazed at the diversity of this land that we call America. The plains seem to stretch forever. The winds blow at will with nothing to slow […]
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.” Isaiah 61:1a Dear Father, Those ancient words spoken by the prophet Isaiah and then fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ continue in a fashion of sort through me and countless other pilgrims throughout […]
“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 […]
