“Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar – the LORD of hosts is his name.”...
Life in Hand
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Gratitude
Layers
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” (Psalm 90:2) The Georgia mountains appeared as shadow-blue sand art...
In the Making
“But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his...
Every Day
“Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.” (Psalm 145:2) Every day means even today—perhaps especially today—when the toilet is clogged, the roof is leaking, the internet has...
First Call
“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 143:8) At the outset, before I enter into conversation with...
Immersed
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)...
Helicopter Hymn
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3) I discovered growing up that if my father learned of someone with a particular need, he would stand...
Bragging Rights
‘“Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” (2 Corinthians 10:17-18) They ooze out like sticky syrup,...
Assignment
“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” (Matthew 4:10) This concise phrase pops off the page like a prescription for the year ahead as clearly as if a physician had jotted a...
Noticing The Ordinary
“And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.” (Luke 18:43) Applause Please Let’s give God a round of applause for...
Expressions
“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” (Psalm 105:1) “Oh give thanks to the Lord...” First and foremost, before we attempt to ask or seek or...
One Friday
One Friday Soldiers scourgingTwisting thornsPiercing crownPurple gownRidicule SlappingBashingShoving deityMeanestMockery GuiltlessFaultlessSinlessLambCondemned Man’s...
