If you knew the number of your days. If nothing seemed to be going your way. And pain and strife were your middle name What would you do differently today? If Elohiym had whispered to you That in a few days He would choose To bring you home rather than rescue you What would you do? …
Hardened Hearts
I will never in a million years understand how our free-will and God’s sovereignty work together. It’s a great mystery. We are given free-will to make our own choices yet God is in control. A well known story in the Bible is a perfect example of my quandary: the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. In case you aren’t familiar with it or need …
Dive in all the Way
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned…. For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…(Isa. …
A Mind Stayed on Him
A prayer in my journal a few weeks ago: Dear Lord, Thank you for your love and grace always. Constant. Gentle. Promised. Forgive me for my lack of control over my thoughts. I want my mind to always be on You. Not me. I also need to ask forgiveness for my out-of-control-life, but I know You don’t intend …