“Therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” – Psalm 45:7 NIV I’ve been thinking about joy a lot lately. With all the songs, and cards, and ornaments proclaiming joy, it’s been kind of hard to miss. But what is joy really? Is […]
I was at the tail-end of a long day spent traveling here and there, and everywhere. The late afternoon sunlight was fading fast, but the flickering light of home and rest burned brighter in my mind. I had many miles and street lights still to go, and it was at one of those […]
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV I thought I had left my weaknesses at the door. Making sure they were boxed neatly, tied up with a bow, and put on a high inner shelf where no one […]
“And let us arise and go up to Bethel, and I will make an altar there to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.” – Genesis 35:3 NASB Years ago, my husband and I were on a hunt for a new dining room […]
He changes times and seasons – Daniel 2:21 NIV I love autumn. It’s my favorite time of year. Growing up in Central New York, I had the privilege of witnessing wide open landscapes of blazing orange, yellow, and red leaves that filled your senses with splendor. Chilly nights, lakeside bonfires, and warm apple fritters heralded […]
Then Solomon spoke: “The Lord said He would dwell in the dark cloud.” – 1 Kings 8:12 NKJV There are times in life when the proverbial “kick me” sign is taped firmly to our backs. Day after day, we wander around with the weight of our troubles plastered squarely between our shoulder blades. We lament […]
“That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’” – Isaiah 41:13 MSG I had to get an MRI for my aching shoulder that’s troubled me for the past year. I’ve had one before, and survived […]
“Give us today our daily bread.” – Matthew 6:11 NIV My son is a competitive kid who often turns his everyday tasks into some sort of challenge, or battle to win. The other morning he told me how he uses two bookmarks when he reads a book. One to keep his place, and […]
