He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together….. (Col. …

Do not seek me primarily for what I can give you. Remember that I, the Giver, am infinitely greater than any gift might I impart to you. Though I delight in blessing My children, I am deeply grieved when My blessings become idols in their hearts. Anything can be an idol if it distracts you from Me as your First Love. …

(from yesterday) …Desperate places. Strangely, its a good place to be. Because in her desperation she stopped asking for help from man. There was only One she could go to, only One who was the manifestation of hope. But remember, even this plan was not easy. She had to fight the crazy crowds bumping into Jesus. I wonder if the …

(Part 2 from yesterday’s post) Years later I was knocked off another horse, but this one didn’t have a shaggy mane or mocha bangs. This horse was named Faith…. I had ridden Faith for as long as I could remember. He was a constant companion and friend. I rode him many years with consistency. Most were routine, easy years, but …

His name was Shorty. Not the most creative name for a pony. But I was eight, and the name was fitting for this stocky, chocolate Shetland whose eyes were hidden by his shaggy mocha bangs. It was love at first sight. He stood patiently as I climbed into my new saddle. I took the reins and listened to my dad’s …