It’s been a rough few weeks. I admit, I am struggling. I can’t quite put it into words, but my spirit is unsettled. Recent news of death or illness in friends and family members have chipped away at my peace. Every day seems to bring yet another slice of sadness. And turning on the news doesn’t…
Ready to Die?
While scrolling through the news today, I came across several articles referencing the death of a prominent country’s purported “strongest critic,” and I marveled at his mindset. Despite his life being at risk (alleged poisoning and later imprisonment), he remained firm in his beliefs. When asked what he wanted people to remember were he to…
Be on Guard
Romans 12: 2 NIVDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 3 Things We Can Take Away: 1. The world can change us. We may have good…
Rest
I remember having a strong dislike for rest as a child. It seemed like such a waste of time when there were so many other things I could have been doing. What a difference some decades make. Now, I love rest. And not just physical rest. Mental, emotional, spiritual rest. Sadly, Jesus’s invitation in Matthew…
In Serious Need of Refreshment
It’s been a rough week. Death announcements of both family and friends served as bookends, boxing me into a barren wasteland of dour despondency that threatened to drown everything else out. I was in desperate need of deliverance. My island home has been experiencing a drought-like, “rainy” season for the last few years. Our only…
Remember
Moses’s exhortation to the Israelites in Deuteronomy is still applicable to us today. He wanted to ensure that they would not forget the One who – led them out of bondage to a land overflowing with all good things – protected them from treacherous situations along the way – reliably provided food and drink for…
Sustained Sadness is Deadly
This post is a day late. Yesterday’s Verse of the Day, hit me hard.It was a direct response to a question I pondered only the evening before. Could one eventually die from sustained sadness? Well, I got my answer. “For the sadness that is used by God brings a change of heart that leads to…
Turned Up
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord , which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Turn your eyes upon Jesus; look full in His wonderful face… -Helen H. Lemmel These Bible verses and song lyrics reasonated with me as far back as…
Hope
Hope…is inextricably woven into the Christian experience. I shudder to consider life without it. Hope…is what keeps us going. #TheBlessedHope#ThankfulThursdayThankfulEveryDay
Weapons won’t Prevail
The Word never said that weapons wouldn’t be used against you. [Get it straight. This ain’t no walk in the park. There is a battle being fought for your soul, and the enemy doesn’t like to lose.] The Word does say however, that those weapons won’t be victorious against you. Hallelujah! #GetItStraightReadTheWord#TellItLikeItIsTuesday
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