"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior." Titus 3:5-6 (NIV)I attended boarding school 600 miles away from home in seventh grade. School started at 6:30 a.m. (yes, that was before breakfast!) and went until 8:00 … [Read more...] about Heart Inspection
perspective
My Job For Today
"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV)Who holds my future? Nothing and no one other than the Creator of the universe. My job today is to rest in that peace. He was, He is, and He is to come. Nothing about my circumstances changes that one iota. This day was … [Read more...] about My Job For Today
Transparency
"As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17 NKJV I spent my morning with a new friend of mine over a cup of tea and banana bread. As I walked away from the house, my heart felt lighter with the reminder of how refreshing it is to my soul to be transparent with someone who is striving hard to follow after Christ. The longer I live, the more I … [Read more...] about Transparency
Handicapped?
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."Revelation 7:17 (NIV)It's so odd what sometimes triggers our memories. The trigger can seem unrelated as it is opens up a memory from long ago. Today I found myself observing an elderly gentleman walk through the door of my … [Read more...] about Handicapped?
The Purpose For the Desert
"[Hagar] gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me."Genesis 16:13 (NIV)I have been back and forth from the United States to the continent of Africa six different times. 35,000 feet above the ground, our jumbo jet always had to fly over the vast Sahara Desert on our way to and from Europe. It was on the first … [Read more...] about The Purpose For the Desert
His Still, Small Voice
If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge- then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Psalm 91:9-11 (NIV)Something really weird happened to me recently. I was sure that I had shut our garage door … [Read more...] about His Still, Small Voice
