A Morning prayer: What if the world stopped just for a day? What if all problems for one moment went away? What if I could grasp eternity and see what’s ahead? What if I chose to surrender the lead to be led? How would vision of the future cause within me change? Would the knowledge be sweet or would I …
Christmas in July:The present of His Presence
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5,6) My ears were burning. I got up from my knees after praying to hear His voice, and my ears were burning! I was so excited! I had just prayed in …
A Cloudy Sky
As I walked outside before the hint of dawn this morning, my usual greeting party was not there. Clouds covered my friends who twinkle in the dark morning sky. Only a bright half moon said, “Hello.” But as I watched the clouds move I saw glimpses of stars hiding on the other side. Breaks in the clouds betrayed their mirage. The …
The Secret to Entering His Presence
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. What kind of God creates such beauty? Answer: a good one Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His, we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. I’m the one in …
All Wrapped Up
The eternal God is your refuge,and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27) I thought I had told him the story a thousands times before, but Mike seemed amazed as I recollected a very special moment with God. As we lay in the dark talking Saturday night, I told him of this experience I had almost twelve years ago. I remember it …