"I'm homesick—longing for your salvation; I'm waiting for your word of hope. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; how long must I wait for your comfort?" Psalm 119:81-82 (The Message)This last Monday night, I wished I could be two people at once. My daughter had her first softball game and my son had his spring concert. The ball field was thirty-five minutes … [Read more...] about Too Late
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The Evil of Fretting
"Love God, all you saints; God takes care of all who stay close to him, But he pays back in full those arrogant enough to go it alone. Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up. Expect God to get here soon." Psalm 31:23-24 (The Message)I have been disobedient lately. I have been spending an unhealthy amount of time worrying about the future. I have been reminded again that it is … [Read more...] about The Evil of Fretting
The Worry Pit
"As a dream comes when there are many cares..." Ecclesiastes 5:3I had a horrible nightmare last night. It's a recurring one that I have had many times over the years. I dreamed that I was standing before a less than enthusiastic crowd and couldn't find my notes. As I went through my notebook laying on the podium, I tried to stall for time. The room was only a third full when I started my … [Read more...] about The Worry Pit
No More Sleepless Nights
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."Matthew 6:31-33 (New Living Translation)There are days when I am sharply reminded of … [Read more...] about No More Sleepless Nights
