Have you ever called out to God because you’re quite at the end of yourself? Desperate for intervention, instruction, and altruistic intention, I too call out to our Heavenly Father. I shared in last week’s post that 2016 was a very difficult year for me personally. I love Psalm 51 verses 10-12. “Create a pure heart…
Category: Christian Life
Your Love Never Fails
“What would I say to Jesus on Christmas Day” was a prompt for a writing contest I recently entered and won one of two grand prizes. I want to share this entry with you. I don’t know where you are today as you contemplate the New Year. I do know God will be with you….
A Heart Hearing
Waking the next morning before dawn, Marcy silently slid out from the covers. Christmas day! The house was quiet and a cup of tea sounded inviting. Moving slowly and quietly through the kitchen, she prepared her cup and her heart a she reached for her Bible. Sitting down in the old rocking chair at the big…
Life of Giving
This Tuesday past is a new holiday of sorts. “‘ Giving Tuesday’, a global day dedicated to giving back.” The common purpose? “To celebrate generosity and to give.” (The nationaldaycalendar.com) With the past weekend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals compelling us to consumerism, Giving Tuesday is a welcome, heart-warming holiday. While it’s great…
Confident in Him
It was over. A major choice had been needed. The decision had been made for me. It was not what I would have authored. But, I had prayed fervently. I promised God I would walk through any door He would open. The door I was certain would be bolted shut swung wide open. I walked through, thoroughly confused….
Too Busy To Be Blessed
“Blessed is the one who delights in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night.” Psalm 1:2 (NIV, emphasis mine) The word burned in my mind: blessed. I knew I was blessed. I could force myself to see outside my little whirlwind world and count my many blessings. I just wasn’t…
God Knows Best
“I heard he was in prison the last years,” he grunted, adjusting his tunic. “I understand he was inappropriate towards his boss’ wife,” shared another high-ranking official. “So how did he manage to garner Pharaoh’s favor?” queried another. They all looked around questioningly. This foreigner, this man no one knew, had somehow secured the second…
Little Lies?
Cringing, she settled back into her chair. Replacing the receiver, she knew she had to take a break. Now. Walking out of the office down the corridor, she locked herself in the ladies’ room. How had this happened? Lord, forgive me. I just lied. The fact that many would consider it a white lie didn’t…
He Will Be Praised
Frustration coursed through him as he sped away from the one person who so easily broke his heart. It only took three words: I can’t believe. He dearly loved his heavenly Father. He knew his life was a testimony to God’s goodness; without God he would never have become a decent person. Watching his sister…
Refined
Ever been in a place where, you’re trying to do the right thing, trying to desperately do what’s right, and those hardships, those trials just keep on a’ coming? When there, we may question – does God see me? Does He know? Does He care? We have someone’s story recorded for us who experience just…