“That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’” – Isaiah 41:13 MSG I had to get an MRI for my aching shoulder that’s troubled me for the past year. I’ve had one before, and survived […]
The Lord looks from heaven; he sees all the sons of men. – Psalm 33:13 NKJV This is me. Every glaring fault, and every moment when I embrace the idea that I’m really God’s child. They may be your’s too. When I feel naked and exposed before Him, I cry at the ugliness still raging […]
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” – Jeremiah 31:3 NIV It started out easy enough. Just walk up to each person in the room, greet them with a hug, and tell them “God loves you!”. Okay, I can do that. I like people and hugging. And […]
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV I got a little closer to hope a few days ago. I snuggled up to the promise of God, […]
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 A mother’s job is never done! From the moment of conception to the moment of an empty nest, a mother never stops. Rest often eludes her, but anguish becomes her best friend. And in […]
“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:3 NIV We died to our old ways, but have we forgotten to live with the assurance of a life hidden with Christ? We are hidden. Not because of shame, indifference, or malice, but for safety, protection, and […]
“Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.” – Proverbs 8:34 What do I get the man beyond my dreams? The one who has filled my undeserving heart so completely. Do I prepare a special meal, or buy him chocolates? No, they won’t do. Perhaps […]
“Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.” – Psalm 85:11 NIV I had forgotten how much I loved tulips. When I was growing up in Central New York, tulips were a welcomed sign that the cover of winter’s snow was coming to an end. Soon we’d be free from […]
