Psalm 141:8 “But my eyes are fixed on you, O Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge….” Where do your eyes go in times of trouble? Do they frantically dart from one potential source of help to another? Do they gaze inward, withdrawn into an inevitable look of defeat? Maybe Continue Reading…
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Purseless. Phoneless. ID-less. That’s how I suddenly found myself the Saturday of Easter weekend. My husband, daughter, son-in-law Continue Reading…
1 Peter 4:12 ” Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” Life is supposed to be easy. Times get tough, and we look for the proverbial easy button to push…at least that’s what the Continue Reading…
Numbers 14: “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me….?” A great dialogue takes place in Numbers 13 and 14 between Joshua and Caleb and the other spies who are reporting to the people about the Promised Land they Continue Reading…
Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.” The tender heart is the heart that has been massaged with grace. Rather than allowing the difficulties in life to either harden us or cause us to remain broken, we view our troubles, as Francois Continue Reading…
1 Peter 4:19 “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” The Battle of France in WWII had been lost. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill knew England would be the next target in Hitler’s relentless pursuit. The stakes Continue Reading…
Hebrews 3:7-8 “…Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts…” How many of you have been wounded by unmet expectations? Hit by a mischaracterization of who you are? Have you ever had a relationship explode in front of you? Have you experienced disappointment so strong that it Continue Reading…