"Simon, Simon, [Peter] behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:31-32 (New American Standard Bible) I have just come out of an intense time of sifting. I have been greatly encouraged with a portion of a sermon I read three summers ago by … [Read more...] about The Lapidary’s Cut
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Perseverance’s Reward
"Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. For still a little while (a very little while), and the Coming One will come and He … [Read more...] about Perseverance’s Reward
Tame?
"...Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed..." Revelation 5:5 I became a voracious reader after our move to Congo. In part, this was because I had little else to do to pass my time. The late 1970s had not seen the invention of VCR or DVD machines (my children can hardly imagine anything so awful as my brother and sister and I having to wait to see a … [Read more...] about Tame?
Give Me Jesus
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15Rob and I drove home to Nashville last night. I tried a stint at the wheel, but soon had to tell him to take over because I couldn't keep my eyes open from exhaustion. The day's events kept playing in my mind, the most horrific day I have ever experienced. We said our earthly good-bye to our precious Lukey yesterday. We … [Read more...] about Give Me Jesus
The Monster Insomnia
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." Proverbs 3:24I went through a horrible period of insomnia right after my second child was born. I had two babies, just thirteen months apart. I would only get "good" sleep (anything 4-6 hours a night) every other or third night. I would put my children to bed and envy their quick crossover into dreamland. My … [Read more...] about The Monster Insomnia
Waiting in the Clouds
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered the mountain, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. To the Israelites the glory of the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain. Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the … [Read more...] about Waiting in the Clouds
