If you had one day left to live on this earth, who would you invite over to your home to sit and break bread together one last time? Jesus invited a group of uneducated, radical misfits, and ragamuffins to break bread and drink of the wine. This group he called servants or pupils became “his…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Wonderment
“Mommy! You’ve got to come see this!” My little one came running up the stairs this morning with the biggest smile of wonderment and joy, begging me, as she grabbed my hand, to see God’s glorious handiwork written in the morning sky–the sunrise! That sweet girl knows how to break away the cynicism and melt…
The Secret Things
Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s mother, was well in age when she became pregnant with him. A barren woman was blessed by God and… After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken…
What a Savior!
Adam and Eve were filled with shame, fear, and they went into hiding. After being tempted and going against God’s plan for them, they faced the consequences for their actions. God asked questions to help them understand their behaviors. Of course God knew why, when, and how, but He wanted to make sure they understood….
Mary Did You Know
Psalm 95 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice….. We loved that last part of the passage as a family and…
Redemption in the hands of a baby: You are not alone
But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, And the Lord has forgotten me.” Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion for the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are…
Spiritual Birthday
December 13 is my spiritual birthday. The day I made a decision to accept Jesus as Savior, and be baptized to honor this most important decision. I was 13 years old. My accepting of His love was so sweet to me. It was a simple prayer service in a small building (not a church), with…
Did you know Jesus talked about lust? There were no shades of grey.
God’s Word. We hold it in our hands and pour into each verse desiring to be changed, comforted, and healed. His Word is living and active. I have read Matthew Chapter 5 for a few days–a familiar chapter; yet, I’m drawn to a deeper understanding. I think the more I pray and seek the Holy…
Radiance
The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:8 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Psalm 34:5 God’s precepts give us joy, clarity, and His radiance shines forth like…
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