Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
prayer, Uncategorized
I see her clearly. She’s not very tall. Her Laura Ingall’s braids are tucked behind her ears, and it is evident that one day she will need braces. Freckles kiss her face as she lifts her head toward the sky. She’s dressed in a pink tutu, white tights, and worn toe-shoes. And on top of her head is a camouflaged kevlar, …
depression, prayer, Uncategorized
Do you get stuck in the muck of “you”? Confession: I was stuck in my muck the other day, and I came across this old post, and I needed it. I figured that if I needed it, somebody else probably does too. Getting stuck in our muck is the downside of being human. But there is hope. This is how …
grief, prayer
I’m in Israel this week. Yes, Israel. As I type these words I’m sitting in my hotel in Jerusalem where we arrived today. We’ve enjoyed two days in the beautiful Galilee area, and now we’ve come to the holy city. But before making our journey here today, we began our morning on top of the mountain named Mt. Arbel, where …
prayer, spiritual warfare
What do you wear when you pray? I’m often in my pink robe and fuzzy slippers. Sometimes I’m all dressed for the day, make-up applied, hair done, and shoes on ready to go out the door. But, there’s more to prayer than just praying. And there are some important items that we must put on to help us be …
A prayer for you today: “Dear God, bless the eyes reading these words. I pray they will know that they are the apple of your eye. You watch them with delight and joy. You never leave them or forsake them. May the only shadows they experience be from your covering as your light shines about them. Help them trust …
