Years ago, I lived in the Smoky mountains in a small town near the border of North Carolina. In winter, many people burned coal to keep warm. I did not realize the heat, power, and longevity of that little black rock until I placed a small lump in my fireplace. … Continue reading →
Social interactions can bring blessings or curses. When you “follow” someone on Facebook or Twitter, you can see their posts on the social feeds. There are those who post uplifting, Biblical, humorous, or thought-provoking material. Unfortunately, there are others who tend to use their pages to share political or divisive, … Continue reading →
Millions of stars shine in the heavens, their number beyond count, their brilliance beyond imagination. Unfortunately, the glaring lights of this world blocks our sight of the heavenly lights. We can’t see beyond the garish wattage of people’s attempt to light their own way and walk in their own light. … Continue reading →
Jesus “entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house.” ~ Mark 2:1 (NKJV) Jesus was in the house and people came from far and wide to see Him. The house was packed, so very packed no one else could get inside, but that … Continue reading →
I apologize. I’ve been sidetracked by pain, by life, by the world, by opinions of others, by the news, by too many things that are not eternal. I must seek first the kingdom of God. I have to kindle afresh and fan into flame the word implanted within me. I’m … Continue reading →
Hundreds of pebbles, maybe a thousand, but one caught my attention. The tiny rock had a shine that made it stand out among the rest. Assuming the stone was a crystal, I felt the urge to pick it up. However, upon closer inspection, I found nothing special; only a basic … Continue reading →
Make me Yours. Completely Yours. Infuse me with Your presence. Remove me so that You may be all in me. May You, the Great I AM, be all there is in me. May I yield to Your will. May I bend to Your ways. May I walk in Your path. May I breathe with Your breath. May I love with Your love. May I be all Yours now and forever.
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