This morning the Lord brought me back to a favorite account in the Old Testament for a fresh Word of encouragement. The account of Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, has been a long standing favorite, but I've not thought of its application to recent days until He brought it to mind this morning. The specific account … Continue reading Stand Firm, The Battle Is His
Can they tell I’ve been with Jesus?
Just a thought to share for today... Reading through Acts this morning, I was struck afresh by a familiar verse, Acts 4:13. When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. It struck … Continue reading Can they tell I’ve been with Jesus?
Jesus prays for me?
Though I thought this blog was a thing of the past, I am so moved by the simple truth the Lord struck me with this morning, I am compelled to share it. As I read through Luke 22, a previously unhighlighted (i.e. unappreciated) verse leapt off the page at me. “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked … Continue reading Jesus prays for me?
Perseverance and Redemption
I'm studying through Genesis again and once again I've been captivated by the unfolding of His word. I've read the account of Leah countless times and missed it every time, that is until this morning. The Holy Spirit turned it as a precious gem revealing yet another facet. Jacob has just worked seven years to earn … Continue reading Perseverance and Redemption
Counted Worthy
After a lengthy sabbatical from blogging my quiet times, I'm compelled to blog this morning's. I'm in Acts now, taking a break from my Old Testament study and journeying through the New Testament once again for the past few months. This morning I'm in Chapter 5, I was so stirred by the familiar words of verse … Continue reading Counted Worthy
Chosen In Him… Elatedly Elect!
This is neither intended to persuade nor ignite heated debate; it is purely a brief statement of my beliefs for those who have asked. Disclaimers in place, here it goes…
For Such A Time As This
God has us here for such a time as this. He has a plan, and divine appointments for us, if only we will seek Him and His will (Epheisans 5:15-17). Ours may not be a royal position or the dramatic saving of lives, but it will undoubtedly be for His glory.
I’m Not Who I Was
Thankfully I'm not who I was 20 years ago, 20 months ago, or even 20 days ago. He is daily teaching, leading and transforming me into who He wants me to be. If you are my brother or sister in Christ, I know the same is true of you.
May I be that tree
How I long to be that tree planted by the streams. You can just see the roots deeply running and feeding from the life giving water. I envision those roots clinging to the surrounding soil, gripping it and preventing erosion as the storms blow through. Not only do they hang on to the rich soil for its own nourishment, but they keep the soil stable for the saplings about it to grow and develop their own roots.
Extinguish this fire…
The past several weeks I've been trying to impress upon my children the importance of the words we speak. I long for them to speak words of kindness to one another, rather than belittling and discouraging words. I've repeatedly quoted Ephesians 4:29 to them, and have instructed them to memorize it as well: Do not … Continue reading Extinguish this fire…
Listening to Him 