As I continue on in the Psalms, this morning I read Psalm 136. In it the psalmist commanded, “Give thanks to the Lord” (v1), “Give thanks to the God of gods” (v2), “Give thanks to the Lord of hosts” (v3), “Give thanks to the God of heaven” (v26). As the psalmist described the works of God in these 26 verses, … Read More
Waiting…
What comes to mind when you think of “waiting” for someone? If I’m honest, my initial response to waiting is not a positive one, but rather one of irritation. I mean, while I’m waiting for someone to arrive, I could be doing something I had on “my” list of to-do’s, right? Who does that other person think they are, making … Read More
The Trip to the Haunted House
“I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world! — John 16:33 — This verse was the main focus of a devotional I read this morning. As I pondered the phrase “. . .so that you will have peace … Read More
Loud and Clear
As I was studying this morning, I heard from God LOUD and CLEAR. You know, I have always wanted to do “God’s will for my life”, yet the concept of “God’s will for me” has remained such an elusive mystery, despite the many times I’ve asked God to reveal it to me. The “not knowing” has left me feeling rather … Read More
Facts about Fear, Number Five
FACTS ABOUT FEAR NUMBER FIVE: FEAR FOCUSES ON CIRCUMSTANCES “When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about … Read More
Let’s Talk “Guidance”
As I read this passage this morning, I was drawn to the word “GUIDE”. Jesus was talking to His disciples, telling them that there would be a day in the near future where the Spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit) would come. You see, the disciples had come to rely on Jesus greatly. He did life with them and the … Read More
My Favorite Show Is…
There are some really addicting shows on TV these days. Some of them really hook me and draw me in, quickly becoming the shows that I don’t want to miss, the shows I just can’t miss. Thank goodness for my DVR. Remember when we used to have to look in either the newspaper or the TV Guide to find out … Read More
Just Sharing my Heart
So I just have to share my heart with you. I just got off the phone with my hubby. He had called to ask me to pray that he would be able to quit “conniving” to work out a situation he was facing. We talked a bit and the call ended. I stopped to lift him up and prayer, and … Read More
Treasure in Jars of Clay
Have you ever had anyone call you a cracked pot? No? Well, I certainly have, and I was downright offended by the comment…until I started studying through this passage of Scripture. Now…if someone calls me that, I merely say “thank you, God shines best through the cracks”! “7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing … Read More
Do You See Him?
“From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you [with] blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb.” ~~Genesis 49:25~~ “Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly … Read More