“Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty!” Psalm 93:4 ESV “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I amContinue reading “At the Beach”
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Picnic in the Park
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 HCSB “He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.’ For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31 HCSBContinue reading “Picnic in the Park”
Consume or Create
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 HCSB As Christians, how do we know when it’s time to consume or create? We often struggle with using our time wiselyContinue reading “Consume or Create”
Joy in the Journey
“You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.” Psalm 16:11 HCSB “Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that youContinue reading “Joy in the Journey”
Sleeping Well
“I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety.” Psalm 4:8 HCSB “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.” Proverbs 3:24 HCSB “How did you sleep?” The ongoing “correct answer” in our house isContinue reading “Sleeping Well”
A Quilt Stitched by Grace
“I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 HCSB “Your eyes saw me when I was formless;all my days were written in Your book and plannedbefore a single one of them began.“ Psalm 139:16 HCSBContinue reading “A Quilt Stitched by Grace”
Capable or Called?
“It is not that we are competent in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our competence is from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 HCSB “But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses,Continue reading “Capable or Called?”
Moving Past Shame
“Lord, I seek refuge in You; let me never be disgraced. Save me by Your righteousness.” Psalms 31:1 HCSB “Now the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on Him will not be put to shame.” Romans 10:11 HCSB We all feel shame at times. Maybe we’ve hurt someone’s feelings, we’ve tripped in public, or sang theContinue reading “Moving Past Shame”
Poems of the Heart
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 NKJV When we received our new high school yearbooks, we were given time to walk around and collect each others’ autographs. One of my friends included this short poem: I’m noContinue reading “Poems of the Heart”
Seeing Clearly
“For I will pour water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants and My blessing on your offspring. They will sprout among the grass like poplars by flowing streams.” Isaiah 44:3-4 HCSB “I will give you rain at the right time, and theContinue reading “Seeing Clearly”