I had a friend reach out to me this morning and share an excerpt from a holiday-themed devotional plan she was doing. In the devotional, the question was posed, “Where do you shine your spotlight?” As the holidays approach, not everyone may be looking forward to them. We all have memories. Some good. Others, not so much. While some … Read More
When Life is Hard
I’m sure we all go through seasons where we just feel life is just so…hard. When you have times like that, where do you go? What do you do? Who do you text? How do you handle those emotions? I came across a verse in Psalms this morning that really impacted me as it addressed how the Psalmist handled times … Read More
Afraid??
Do you ever get afraid? The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 118 – “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (v.6). How could he utter that statement when by all appearances things were not going well? The answer is found in two things. First, He had called out to God and received … Read More
I am SET APART for God
In the original language, the term set apart comes from the roots (apo–which means separation; and horizō–which means to define or mark out). So set apart (aphorizō) means to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate; set apart for some purpose. Think about that. Our lives are to be marked by the standards God has set for … Read More
Me and Asaph
So I was reading in the Psalms this morning…Psalm 73 to be exact. I was struck with how much Asaph and I have in common. As we walk through this Psalm together, you’ll see what I mean; and perhaps you’ll find that you have something in common with us too! 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who … Read More
Psalm 26:2-3 (Part 1)
This morning I was reading Psalm 26, and as I studied, I saw one of the reasons God may have called David “a man after my own heart”. As I sat in verses 2 and 3, I was convicted and was also challenged, and for both of those things I am so very grateful to the Spirit of God. “Prove … Read More
Self-centered or Selfless?
How hard is it for you to be selfless? I know that it is not something that comes naturally for most people. It seems that “self” always makes a way to be inserted into our thoughts, our conversations, our actions, our reactions. Can you be self-centered and God-centered at the same time? Can I balance faith and feelings? Those are … Read More
From Reality to Rest
Have you ever experienced a reality so dire that you felt everything and everyone was against you? I’m sure we all have to one degree or another. Well this morning as I read Psalm 3, I found such a wonderful example from King David, as he progressed from reality to rest. Check this out. THE REALITY (3:1-2) “Oh Lord, how … Read More
Stuck like Glue
All throughout Scripture we read “wait on the Lord”, but what does that mean and how do we accomplish it? “We wait (expectantly) for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For in Him our heart rejoices, because we trust(lean on, rely on, and are confident) in His holy name (His holy character). Let Your (steadfast) lovingkindness, … Read More