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.

God’s Love in the Final Moments of Life

In these final moments of her life I longed for her to know the peace of Christ, but she would not have it. I hoped that in some way I was able to at least help her experience the love of God just by sitting with her and listening to her.

Prayer Journey — One in Christ

Today I pray that I will see others as your creation, created in your image. Help me to see past the things that divide us — to see what brings us together. May I be a light to those lost in darkness seeking a way out. I pray you will fill me with your wisdom, […]

Prayer Journey — Where?

Where can I go dear Lord without you? Your words are life giving. Your truth is eternal. Your hope is everlasting. Your Spirit guides me in a world filled with treachery. You are my creator. Each breath I take, each moment of my life is because of you. You have blessed me beyond reason; given […]

Prayer Journey — Your Hands

Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. – Psalm 119:73 (NASB) It is hard to comprehend that you made me dear Lord; that your hands crafted me. It is such a personal thing to consider your hands created me; that you are personally involved in my […]

Lord, Help Me to Know the Back of my Hand

Handbreadth: a unit of linear measure from 2½ to 4 inches (6.4 to 10 centimeters). – dictionary.com I was reading Psalm 39:5 and came across the word handbreath. Not exactly a term commonly used today. I checked some other Bible translations to see if they used another word, but the NKJV, ESV and NIV all […]

Prayer Journey — Masterpiece

But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 Your hands, your touch, formed me. You placed your fingers on my life and crafted me. You continue to mold me with your gentle, loving touch. […]

#3 Once Upon a Time There Was a Blog

It’s been eleven years since I started this blog. I think there’s a lesson in its history. When I first launched 140 Character Christian in 2010, I didn’t know anything about blogging…

#5 Worn Tent

The older I get, the weaker my body feels. As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:1, our body is an earthly tent while we live in this world. Some days I can feel the worn canvas of my tent; the aged poles holding me up; the loose tent stakes that once secured me to the ground…

#6 Prayer Journey — Gone

I am grateful to you dear Lord for life — her deep faith that laid a solid foundation in my life. I thank you for the time we had over the last few months as she slipped from this life into eternity…