Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?Those who …keep their promises even when it hurts.Psalm 15:1,4b Keeping one's promises made to God, self, close friends or family is one of humanities greatest challenges. I don't ...
STRONG
I have to admit, I chuckled as I typed the title to this first post for the new year—the first post in months, I might add. Strong is not remotely the word I would use to describe myself—on any level—as I tiptoe into the new year. A variety of words adequately describe my spiritual, physical, ...
Week 33: Do It Again
O God, we have heard it with our own ears— our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, in days long ago: …it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm and the blinding light from your face that helped them, for ...
Week 32: Losing to Gain
If you’ve ever been a part of a group fitness class, you understand the need to arrive several minutes before the class begins, to secure the equipment needed to participate. As a new member of a gym in our community, I quickly learned this to be an essential discipline for the group cycling class. ...
Week 31: If You’re Desperate and Afraid
Psalm 9:12 God does not ignore the cries of those who suffer Her name was Hagaar—a servant God used to reveal His nature toward all who are desperate and afraid. This Hagaar was cast away from her master’s household along with her only son. She named the boy Ishmael, which means, “the Lord hears.” ...
Week 30: Into the Wilderness
Have you ever wondered how you ended up in some of life’s harsh wilderness experiences? Was it due to a foolish choice, a financial setback, a relational catastrophe or a physical diagnosis? Have you ever pondered the fact God might be involved in your wilderness habitat? Some interesting ...
Week 29: Did God Really Say?
The Enemy’s first question shows up in the opening chapters of the Bible: Did God really say? (Genesis 3:1). It continues to be THE question—the one that gnaws relentlessly within our soul. Did God really say... He loves me? He’d remove my shame? He’d provide all I need? He’d lead me to places ...
Week 28: Let There Be…
It’s a New Year—a fresh beginning—a re-start—another chance. I love beginnings. They’re much more exciting than middles. Maybe that’s why we so often find ourselves about a month into a new year, letting go of goals we had every intention of completing. What if you came to December 31st, 2018 with ...
Week 27: Exhale.
Week 27 In the Shade of God's Care Sing praises to God, our strength. I heard an unknown voice say, “Now I will take the load from your shoulders; I will free your hands from their heavy tasks. ~Psalm 81:1,6 Have your knees ever bucked under the day’s load? Has the dark tunnel of ...
Week 26: Inhale.
Week 26 - 40 Weeks in the Shade of God's Care I’ve always loved Christmas. Every part of it warms my heart. I love the smell of Christmas baking, the twinkle of lights in the neighborhood. I enjoy the anticipation surrounding the season. I enjoy it so much that I plan for it all year. In the fall ...