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.…
Read more“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…
Read more“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…
Read more” 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…
Read more“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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