Stuck smack in the middle of the fourth chapter of Philippians is a powerful two-letter command: DO. It is preceded by a comma and followed by a colon, and it packs a mighty wallop of …
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How Deep the Father’s Love
The hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” was written by Stuart Townsend. The words are a powerful reminder of the character of God and what He has done to demonstrate His love for …
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Hidden
My life is hid with Christ in God, and there I am secure through all the tempests and the trials He calls me to endure. I stand protected in His grace No whim of fate …
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Faithful One
When the light is bright and the sky is clear, I sing of the Faithful One. When His presence guides and seems so near, I sing of the Faithful One. When flowers bloom brightly and …
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Vision
We sang an old song at church on Sunday. The hymn “Be Thou My Vision” is of Irish origin and is sung to the tune of an Irish folk song. The words date back centuries, …
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Nothing New Under the Sun
I have felt forgotten. I have felt unheard by God. I have questioned God about sorrow. I have felt like the other side was winning, and I am not alone. I find David’s expression of …
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Riches
I have read stories of priceless antiques being used as doorstops and expensive treasures lying dormant while the owners lived in poverty. Impoverished owners of riches who did not realize the worth of their belongings. …
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Therefore
The word “therefore” signals a change, often a consequence or outcome of what has gone before. In Paul’s letters to the churches, the word “therefore” often precedes instruction on how to live out the truth …
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Friday Prayer
Father, I am overwhelmed by the darkness in this world. How do You, in Your perfectness, stand it? How do You maintain grace in the face of the accusations constantly hurled at the heart of …
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Following His Way
There’s a sweetness in His presence as I walk with Him each day. There is calmness and assurance when I trust Him and obey. For though His way is narrow and the hills can be …
