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…
Faithfulness Under Construction
“Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. Morning by morning new mercies I see.” That refrain repeatedly played in my head. Faithfulness. God is always faithful. Even when circumstances might suggest otherwise. God gave Joseph a big dream. A God-sized dream. A dream even Joseph himself could not fully comprehend. Yet, that dream 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…
Transformed
Tired, I flipped off the news, shaking my head to clear the horrid war images from my mind. My thoughts echoes a voiced question posed to me earlier that day, “Why is this world so hard?” I wish there were a simple explanation and an even easier fix. I partly knew why this world was so…
The Choice
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) It was not a good situation. I bet you’ve been there. You had a plan. You had a vision…
Surprised But Blessed
I never would have dreamt this, I reflected. I found myself in a completely unexpected position. Yet God’s fingerprints were clearly evident all over it. As that situation unfolded, I had continuously prayed, asking God to close that door if I should not walk through it. Yet, the door swung wide open. God, close the…