Shattered Pieces Before God

To the casual observer, all those pieces look like a bunch of shattered glass, broken and useless. But the craftsman has the full picture in mind and knows how to assemble the pieces to create an inspiring image illuminated by the light.

The Fruit of a Clean Heart

In Psalm 51, David is expressing a repentant heart after he had “gone in with Bathsheba.” He seeks “a clean heart” and “a steadfast spirit (10, NASB).” David knows what his predecessor Saul experienced after he repeatedly sinned against God. “Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the […]

Prayer Journey — The Unexpected

I cannot begin to tell you dear Lord how humbled I am by the way you revealed your purposes last week. You reminded me that your ways are not always apparent, that you have higher purposes in mind. You showed me how you can reach people through me in very unexpected ways. Help me to […]

Sunday Praise

You are my God, and I give thanks to You; You are my God, I extol You. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. – Psalm 118:28-29 (NASB)

Friday Faith

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones. – Proverbs 3:7-8 (NASB) Take a moment to consider if you lean on your own wisdom instead of God’s wisdom.

Mowed Over by God’s Provision

It never occurred to me to lift my situation to God in prayer. “Surely he can’t be bothered with something as small as a mower and the need to keep my lawn trimmed,” I thought.

Removing Idle Worship

How deep is your faith in Jesus? How far are you willing to go to follow His ways in your life? Is your faith merely words you recited or is it something you seek to live out each day? In 2 Kings 23, Josiah, after hearing the words of the God’s law, commits “to walk […]

Prayer Journey — Evil Intent

Help me dear God when evil stares me down; when it threatens me; when it harms me. Help me to not seek revenge. Fill me with your wisdom, your discernment, on the appropriate response. Help me to leave my response in your capable hands, in your time, according to your way. You are a righteous […]

Sunday Praise

One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple. – Psalm 27:4 (NASB)

Friday Faith

Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB) How are you seeking God’s understanding about an issue you are facing today?