“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2) Good morning Lord. I greet you before I tackle the rest of the day, otherwise it will surely tackle me with its...
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Gratitude
Storing Up
“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is...
Leaves Behind
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) It was hardly surprising how deeply...
Stellar
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house the saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.” (Matthew 2:10–11) The wise men...
Morning Time
“O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice…” (Psalm 5:3) I wake with weariness and wonder where to find strength for the mountain-sized tasks looming ahead. Feet to the floor, eyes puffy and limbs...
Well Worth It
"My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord." (Psalm 145:21) It is always a good idea to come into the Lord’s presence with an armload of praise. He has filled our lives with his presence, and we are...
Broad Place
“I call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” (Psalm 18:3) Amazing concept, this mysterious gift of an invitation to call on God whenever we desire. We have no...
Doorways
"Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the Lord; exult before him." (Psalm 68:4) My grandmother owned an enormous bunch of curiously...
Leaves Behind
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James...
One of Ten
“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks.” (Luke 17:15-16) All ten men “stood at a...
Passed Down
“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” (Psalm 25:5) Stories drive our imaginations, embolden our faith, rescue us from the mundane,...
Briefly4
“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens…when I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars, which you have set in...
