The quiet moments of the day most always remind me of the true condition of my natural inner self. I use the word natural intentionally as I believe it best describes the nature of sin in me - my flesh that continues to cling to me. In those moments when all is quiet and my … Continue reading Hold Me Jesus – Colossians 1.17
Category: Devotionals
God’s Specific Will
The specific direction of God in my life has always been filled with such good mystery and the part that circumstances play always leaves me seeking and wondering. I have never been one of those who has heard God's voice audibly nor have I ever pestered Him about it. I have also never been one … Continue reading God’s Specific Will
Abhorrent
Some words just sound like themselves. Abhorrent. It has the sound of a strong thought. It speaks of repugnant things. Detestable and loathsome actions. It accurately describes an abomination. It's simply abhorrent. Abominable. Here's the shocking thought: God actually calls us to this place. He calls us to abhor, even though that may not sound … Continue reading Abhorrent
Maybe It’s Enough
2 Chronicles 29:2, "And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord..." Maybe, in a time when achievement rules the day, this simple statement will be enough. Maybe, in a land where words are devalued, this sentence will retain it's worth. Maybe, in a culture where the biggest, baddest and most beautiful … Continue reading Maybe It’s Enough
Gratitude With a Capital ‘G’
Many have forgotten and many have simply been misinformed regarding the heart and soul of the Thanksgiving holiday. Gratefully, the host of a national radio show reminded me yesterday of the fundamental purpose of this season of Thanksgiving. It is fundamentally a time to openly thank God in Heaven for Who He is and for … Continue reading Gratitude With a Capital ‘G’
In This World…
It seems I am obsessed with the problems I face. Lately, I have even begun to chide myself regarding my attitude toward the nature of things. Things just can't be as bad as I perceive them. Materially, I've been given so much. Spiritually, God has blessed me. Yet, there is this overarching feeling and perception … Continue reading In This World…
Willing Consecration
1 Chronicles 29: 5,9 5"...Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord ?” 9 Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the Lord with a whole heart, and King David also rejoiced greatly. consecrate - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause … Continue reading Willing Consecration
Cloud of a Crowd – Hebrews 12.1,2
Even now, a crowd watches and surrounds God’s people as He works in them and through them. Those who have gone before now wait with the angels for the redemption of those of us who are making our way to that Heavenly land. Surely they cheer us on. Surely they pray and hope for us. Their perspective is clearer now that they stand in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Salt On My Lips
The fresh salt of the sea captured by the breeze made it's wonderful way to my nose and to the edge of my lips. The crunch of the tiny shells under my feet brought glee - yes glee - to my ears and subsequently to my heart. The repetitive pounding of the surf upon the rocky ridges … Continue reading Salt On My Lips
To the Edge of the Jungle
As Monday morning dawned, it hit me that this was the day we would head for the infamous "Amazon Jungle". Yikes! I had been so courageous from a million miles away but now, only a 5 hour drive and a 45 minute flight out, fear showed up. Gulp. I thought about the trip ahead of … Continue reading To the Edge of the Jungle
Ascending and Descending
Our trip to Africa a couple of years ago was amazing, fun and inspiring; however, Africa itself was far different than I had ever imagined in my mind. There were no giraffes. No elephants, although Andy claims he has seen some. No monkeys, rhinoceros, etc, etc, etc. The landscape was vast and beautiful but it … Continue reading Ascending and Descending
Four Radishes
This was written in the Spring of 2008... Yesterday evening Charlie and I pulled 4 beautiful red radishes from our garden. They were crisp, crunchy and oh so "radishy" in flavor. I love them! (No on else in the family does, however, so I get to enjoy them all by myself. Yum yum!). As I … Continue reading Four Radishes
Chin Up!
"...set your mind on things above..." We are earthly. Earthy. Ugly. Down. The mouth just more naturally turns "frown". It's sad. So is much that we experience. Yet when I'm down my dear brother Joe often tells me to "keep my chin up". Silly saying, huh? My chin doesn't naturally go up. It … Continue reading Chin Up!
Rejection, Poor Me
It has to be one of the most awful shared feelings of humanity and one of the most overused, yet effective tools of the enemy. Rejection. I almost feel like it deserves a line of its own. REJECTION. Ricky Bible was my bus stop nemesis in second grade. He found great pleasure in causing me … Continue reading Rejection, Poor Me
All For The Sake Of The Gospel
We are all placed in different spots for different purposes; yet, each of us is called to pour himself out for the gospel. What risk do you face? What are you afraid of? What keeps you from giving yourself totally to Lord Jesus and to the task at hand He has for you?
Silence – John 11:6
What does one say whenever things are so difficult for the people around them? What should one say? How should they say it if they do finally decide what it is they should say? How do we form the right words and express them in the right way to achieve the right result? Why are we obsessed with speaking? Ask Job if those who spoke incessantly to him in his sorrow served any lasting, good purpose. I think his answer would be no. I certainly know that God did not appreciate their blabber.
E.T. (Exclusivistic Traditionalism)
Mark 9:38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak … Continue reading E.T. (Exclusivistic Traditionalism)
Hold Me Jesus
The quiet moments of the day, although few, most always reinforce the true condition of my natural inner self. I use the word natural intentionally as I believe it best describes the nature of sin in me - my flesh that continues to cling to me. In those moments when all is quiet and my … Continue reading Hold Me Jesus
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