They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah 6:9 NIV I used to believe that God’s favor meant ease. Then I felt the touch of God’s favor. Don’t get me wrong. I […]
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Genesis 15:1 NKJV Most of us struggle to realize that God Himself is our reward. We long for the things we believe He can give us. After […]
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus. 2 Corinthians 7:6 Do you ever notice that when things aren’t going well we tend to withdraw from the people we love? Maybe we find we’re too busy to answer the phone. We ignore texts. We’ll cancel the lunch we had looked […]
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 Why am I here? Every soul seeks an answer to this question. Every heart cries out for purpose. And yet most find the answer elusive. Many live their whole lives without […]
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Last Thursday, my husband boarded […]
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 Scripture calls you a priest of God, dear one. Do you think of yourself that way? […]
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 60:1-2 Glory. It’s one of those words we talk about […]
For waters break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 35:6 Last October, I found myself in another hospital waiting room. My husband had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. He couldn’t walk or drive for 6 weeks. You don’t plan for these things. They just happen. Sometimes they happen more […]
“Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” Luke 13:24 The Son rises. God impressed those words upon my heart a few days ago as my family participated in our church’s Easter sunrise service. I had closed my eyes in worship, and […]
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 Mary Magdalene stood weeping before an empty tomb. She had come early on the first day of the week, before even the sun had risen. What she found sent her running to find the disciples. Someone had removed the stone […]
