While reading in Exodus about the building of the tabernacle, I pondered a workman casting metal into a fire and creating something beautiful and new. Casting recreates. Peter tells us to cast our care upon the Lord for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Casting is to throw upon, … Continue reading →
What if you knew the worst thing, the very worst thing in your life, would lead to something amazing for you and for others? The worst thing can be the best thing. Like Joseph told his brothers in Genesis 50:20 “you intended to harm me, but God intended it for … Continue reading →
You, the one with the hurting heart, who doesn’t want to move forward, who doesn’t want to risk loving again. Oh friend, it’s worth the risk, the hurt, the pain. Though you feel like the walking dead, it’s worth keeping your zombie heart beating. Jesus is for you, loves you, … Continue reading →
I don’t understand the evil in the world, the heartache, tragedy, and terrible things that happen. I don’t understand the meanness of people. I don’t understand illness that strikes innocent babies and children. I don’t understand so many things that frustrate and leave me reeling and heartsick. I don’t understand… … Continue reading →
Enjoying the day, sweet hubby and I made our way along a pathway in the woods. We stopped at a small bridge leading over a dry creek bed to survey the beauty. Sunlight filtered through the trees and their leaves swayed in the fall breeze. Crashing sounds drew our attention … Continue reading →
While rereading Genesis the other day, this verse stood out … “Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life; and he was gathered to his people.” ~ Genesis 25:8 (NASB) Abraham died and was gathered to his people. Isaac, Jacob, … Continue reading →
The memory pounced, blindsided, and left me reeling. I stood trying to regain my thoughts. Painful memories can’t be changed, I can’t alter what happened, and at times it leaves me heart-broken and heart-sick. Oh, I need a mind wash. I need to forget that terrible thing that happened, that … Continue reading →
