The image is burned in my mind. A man and his wife sit in the dirt in a refugee camp. When the rebels came, the family with their six children left with nothing but the clothes on their back. Nothing. No possessions. No home. Nothing. The one thing the man … Continue reading →
We lived in Houston during several of my younger years. Houston terrain is flat, flatter, and flattest. The only “hills” are overpasses on the interstate. One street near our house had a fun feature – a rolling bump. Not a speed bump, just a small rise and dip. When our … Continue reading →
Father’s Day is a time of joy for many. However, for those who have lost fathers, had terrible fathers, or for those who never knew their fathers, Father’s Day is difficult. God knows and cares. God is with those whose fathers were absent, abusive, or dismissive. Whether your father was … Continue reading →
If you only knew… If you only knew how much you are loved. If you only knew good things are coming. If you only knew I’m here for you, always here for you. If you only knew, you are never alone. Lift up your eyes to see Me. Lift up … Continue reading →
You know those unexpected moments, the ones that creep up on you and send your world reeling? Or the ones that body-slam you to the pavement out of left field. Ack! When it comes to negative life interruptions, I could list a list that would take years to list. Goodness, … Continue reading →
“Thus says the Lord, Who makes a way through the sea and a path through the mighty waters.” ~ Isaiah 43:16 (NASB) God makes a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters. The seas of trouble, the mighty wars of persecutions, financial needs, people difficulties, and life difficulties… … Continue reading →
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 →
