The Apostle Paul had all the credentials for earthly success. Every part of the Mosaic law had been followed when he was born into the Israeli tribe of Benjamin. He grew and learned at the …
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Keeper of My Heart
Sometimes darkness creeps up on my soul, entering the crevasses of my heart and troubling my mind. I notice the spinning thoughts, the obsession with problems, and the oppressive spirit that weighs me down, and …
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Beyond the Temporary
Falling leaves and somewhat cooler breezes (I live in Florida) remind me that seasons change, and time passes. Flowers that I rejoiced over in Spring now look a little worse for wear. We put away …
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Forgive Me
Psalm 51:4 – Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight:” When we sweep away all of the world’s debris that clutters our hearts and emotions, we come to …
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Monday Morning Prayer
Father, My soul is full today – full of the beauty of Your world – the majesty and warmth of the wind blowing tendrils of moss over branches preparing for winter – full of …
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In His Hands
My times are in Your hand: The hard times and the good, Abundant times and dry. Through laughing and through grieving, In singing and in silence, My times are in Your …
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Facing the Crisis
Read Mark 5: 21 – 43 Everyone told Jairus it was no use. “Don’t bother talking to Jesus. Your daughter is dead.” But Jesus’ only words to him were “Don’t be afraid; only believe.” (Mark …
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Making God Happy
We were walking to the bus at the end of the school day, and I was holding first-grader Bryan’s hand. His hand was in mine because that is the only way that I could be …
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Thoughts from John 21
The excitement was over. The disciples had lived through the horror of the arrest and trial, witnessed the agony of the cross, and experienced the resurrection at the tomb and through their own interactions with …
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Monday Morning Prayer
Today is a struggle, Lord.I confess that the aches and pains of life are taking a toll on my heart.I feel the fingers of futility clutching at my soul, and I am too tired to …
