“Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul." (Psalm 86:4) We walk at night, Bill and I, when the Florida sun has tipped its head low and a slight breeze accompanies our...
Up Ahead
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Wisdom
Capes and All
“Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from working salvation with my own hand.” (1 Samuel 25:33) My mother Pamela lived by some incredible truths:...
The Better Thing
“For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5) We piled off the tour bus and found ourselves...
Work in Progress
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6) My husband Bill appreciates fine art, and in the cities we are...
Blind Belief
“And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” (Matthew 9:27) They desperately needed his help and, despite their obvious limitations,...
Unheard Of
“He answered and said, ‘But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.” (Daniel 3:25) It is a small...
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,...
Give It Away
“For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” (Isaiah 41:13) When God gives us gifts, I believe he intends for us to share them with...
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 from our own families, passed down around campfire or kitchen table,...
Invitation
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) The Bible is an open invitation to discover more about our God. Incredibly, the One who defies description delights in us...
Perfection Not Required
“The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” (John 11:28) Right Where We Are What do you suppose followers of Christ need to look and act like? Is obedience and surrender part of their identity? Are...
Mindful
“What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7) Come on in, Lord. You are welcome in this room where I easily and...