“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows–light! Sunbursts of light!” Isaiah 9:2 (The Message) The Christmas season is often depicted with bright lights and shiny packages tied together with beautiful bows. Many of us strive to…
I’m feeling heavy-hearted today. Many I know are hurting with broken hearts, physically, spiritually, emotionally. I’m thinking about all the expectations that come with what’s supposed to be a ‘happy’ holiday while their hearts are laid open, raw and exposed; the stream of salty tears continues to sting the wounded…
The blessings of the Lord or new every morning. Sometimes we don’t always recognize them. Either they come disguised under the cloak of grief or we just pass them by in the rush of the day. If we were to take the time to look closely we would see the…
There is power in silence. And our Adversary the Devil is quite aware of its power. That’s why he makes it his business to make sure life is filled with busy-ness. The continual barrage of activity hurls the unsuspecting soul into worshipping an unholy trinity of noise, hurry, and crowds,…
In the stillness of the dawn, He patiently waits. Light finds the slit in the curtain and caresses my face. He’s calling me to arise from between the cotton sheets and snuggly blanket to sit with Him between the pages of His Word . . . sacred moments between a…