As I look at the condition of our world today, the last thing I see is peace, and frankly, seeing the social and economic upheaval really rocks me at times. Can you relate? Well, times certainly weren’t peaceful when Jesus was alive either, and they were going to get worse. So Jesus gave His disciples some advice in how to … Read More
Teach Us to Number our Days
“Who understands the power of Your anger And Your fury, according to the fear that is due You? So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” ~~Psalm 90:11-12~~ Having had a birthday recently, the phrase “teach us to number our days” really popped off the page to me. It got me wondering how … Read More
Lessons from the Bees
Every now and again something comes across my path that really impacts me, and when it includes anything in nature, that makes it even better! I came across this short writing not long ago and I knew I needed to share it with you. ___________________ My dad has bees. Today I went to his house and he showed me all … Read More
When My Shelves are Empty
“But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful … Read More
Psalm 11:4. Hmmmm…
Did you ever read something in the Bible, and it just made ya go, “hmmmmm….”? Well, Psalm 11:4 did for me today. “The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; His eyes see; His eyelids test the sons of mankind.” I’ll start off with what I did understand from this verse. The fact that hit … Read More
Are You Hungry?
Have you ever been hungry for something, and you keep snacking, trying to figure out what will satisfy you? Yeah, me too. Well, guess what?! I found it! This morning I’ve been studying the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 (or as I like to call them, the Be-Attitudes, smile). God stopped me at verse 6 and challenged me to sit in … Read More
Prove It!
Have you ever been reading the Scriptures, and God prompted you to stop and dig, but you didn’t understand why? That happened with this verse today. “But each one must prove his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.” ~~Galatians 6:4~~ As usual, I started out … Read More
How Do I Reconcile That?
When it seems that wrong is always winning, how do you reconcile that? How do you handle the emotions that arise from the injustice that you see? As I meditated on Psalm 36 this morning, it sounded like it was describing what I observe in society today. Between the violence in our streets and the deceitfulness of our governing authorities, … Read More
Am I Good Enough?
Do you have an ongoing struggle with feelings of inadequacy, as you strive to be good enough to gain the approval of people? Well, as a recovering “people-pleaser”, I have to admit my answer to that question is a resounding “yes”. Well, 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 addressed my feelings of inadequacy and helped me realign my focus this morning. Check this … Read More
Love is the Greatest Gift
1 CORINTHIANS 13 ~~ CHRISTMAS VERSION If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not … Read More