Short, daily reflections on specific Bible passages, aimed at encouraging readers in their daily spiritual walk.
Have you ever tried to warn someone that the person they were in love with had some serious flaws? This is a conversation that never seems to go well because love is blind. You can only stand back and silently wait for the inevitable and be there to pick up the pieces when it doesn’t […]
“He sent forth His word and healed them.” Psalm 107:20 My Father, Thank You for Your healing word. You send it forth from Your holy lips to my heart. Help me take it in. To open up my mouth, breathe and swallow Your prescription for me. Let it go down deep, seeping into the very […]
She sits in gym class, eyes cast down and hair falling forward. Wishing she could be like ‘them’ but knowing that her hand-me-down tennis shoes and shorts embroidered with another?s name will be her future. Forever living in someone else?s clothes but wishing she could live in someone else?s body. Chips and sodas add pounds […]
“Lord, the one you love is sick.” John 11:3 Dear Father, My mind keeps wandering to the bedside of two people. My prayers echo those of my sisters from long ago, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” One is so sick we’ve been told that he will probably be with you before this day […]
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.” Proverbs 4:7 Father, Sometimes life can just be overwhelming. I have been in such a harried form that recently going into a Christian bookstore almost left me in a state of panic. I am in need of answers to some difficult questions and guidance for a rough journey ahead. […]
“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:6 Dear Father, How patient You are with the way I pray. Thank You. Many of my prayers are like orders placed at a fast-food window. I drive up, squawk something into the box, move forward to the pick-up window, receive my […]
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1 O Lord, You are magnificent, marvelous, mighty and beyond description of human words! Your glory sparkled this morning as I lifted my eyes to the heavens. Stepping out into the dark predawn morning I could not help but […]
Delicacy – something delightful or pleasing, esp. a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like. Sometimes visuals are great aids to help us put things in their proper perspective. Here is a little story that might help you change your view of sin and I apologize in advance to anyone […]
“I am the Lord’s servant.” Luke 1:38 Dear Father, I am learning that there is much more to this servant thing than I originally thought. I remember so many years ago at a youth Bible conference surrendering my life in service to You. I cringed at the thought of sitting in a jungle hut in […]
I ran across a great list called 35 Reasons Not to Sin on another blog post. This is a great little reminder list that I printed out and placed inside my own journal. I remember when I quit smoking I carried around a little yellow laminated business card with me that I would take out […]
