Lord, I know that there is nothing new under the sun. But honestly, I am struggling with feeling like things are out of control. Disease and destruction are rampant. So many people are hurting- ravaged by the effects of living in a sin-fallen world. People are broken, wounded and crushed.…
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“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jer. 31:3 (NIV) It happened a few years back…but it made a lasting impression on me. Our family had gone to the beach in the…
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“For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zeph. 3:17 Recently I was slopping about the house in…
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” Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Ps. 45:5 We are complicated beings! Have you ever felt sad, dejected, defeated…but you honestly did not know why?! That is the joy of…
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“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Ps. 90:17 (NKJV) I love beautiful things, don’t you? I haven’t always taken the time to notice God’s beauty, but lately,…
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