I’m not very fond of the wind—It does a number on my hair, lifts my skirt at embarrassing times, and bats a thousand at blowing painful material into my eyes. Recently, I ventured outside for a run. Winds were bucking and almost convinced me to curl up with a good book instead. Yet, I was so ...
Day 10: An Unfinished Life
I enjoy garage sales, believing genuine treasures can be unearthed with a little vision and some TLC. Recently, however, I assessed a number of these unfinished purchases: Would I ever reupholster those eight unique dining room chairs—or mat and frame the incredible puzzle my daughter and I ...
Day 8: The Invitation
Psalm 28:8 My heart has heard you say, come and talk with Me. And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” I love receiving an invitation from a friend. It says, “I enjoy your company. I care about your life and invite you into mine. I relish the contents of your heart.” It’s one thing to ...
Day 7: Offering the Gift of Our Imperfections
“Stretch out your hand,” Jesus whispered to the man whose hand was withered. I’m sure the man quickly responded by offering his good hand, thinking to himself, “This one, the Master should be able to use.” But Jesus observed the lump carefully tucked into the man’s cloak, “The other one,” He ...
Day 6: Why Should We Pray for One Another
2 May God send you help—and strengthen you... [a] 4 May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. 5 We shout for joy when we hear of your victory... May the LORD answer all your prayers. 7 Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the ...
Day 4: The Irrational Boast of a Self-Made Man
Day 4 – Forty Days in the Shade of God’s Care The Irrational Boast of a Self-Made Man Towering proudly in Boulder, Colorado stands a bronze statue, The Self-Made Man. Bobbie Carlyle’s carving portrays humanity, creating himself from a chunk of stone: hammer raised in one hand—a chisel in the ...
Day 2: Some Days I Feel Too Small
Post #2 in 40 Days in the Shade of God’s Care Psalm 3 O Lord, I have so many enemies…against me. 2 So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” There are those days. Days I feel small in this big world—days the enemy says I’m too small. Too small for God’s notice. Too ...
Riding Tandem – Part 3 of “The Pursuit of a Fruitful Life”
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NLT Once. Only once! In my early twenties. I experienced the adventure of riding, what the famous 1892 song coined, "A Bicycle Built for Two". Riding on ...
When God Speaks
The gentle light of early morning awakens through the window pane. The flame of the fireplace softly flickers. A fresh cup of coffee is poured. My old furry friend is still resting soundly beside me. My soul yearns...anticipates....longs for the moments ahead to slow. My heart has heard You ...