“Learn to laugh at yourself more freely. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Relax and know that I am God with you . . . . Don’t miss the Joy of My Presence by carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Rather, take my yoke upon you and learn from Me. My yoke is … Continue reading “Bible Reading on God’s Presence #BiteofBread”
I want to employ my senses to experience God. I want to touch His face, smell His presence, and hear His whisper. I want to feel His arms wrap around me and His breath warm on my neck when I’m alone. I want to see the colors of the sunset or sunrise with eyes … Continue reading “I Fell Asleep in the Arms of God”
Do you hear it? Find a quiet place. I know that can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Get alone with yourself and God and listen. He is singing. “The Lord God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you with his … Continue reading “The God of Singing: He Will Quiet You with His Love”
Frantic steps rushed up and down the stairs, through the hallway, into another room. Like a mime on a busy street corner, no words were needed to tell the story unraveling. My daughter was late, and her car keys were playing hide-n-seek. Suddenly the entire household spun into action—the treasure hunt was on. … Continue reading “The Parable of the Lost Keys”
“So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob … Continue reading “Wrestling with God: Don’t Let GO!”
