As Christmas approaches, I remember my trip to Bethlehem. It was 15 years ago, but I remember like it was yesterday. I didn’t expect it to impact me as much as it did. The atmosphere in Bethlehem wasn’t peaceful as in other parts of the Holy Land. A lot of strife and hostility in the … Continue reading Heaven Touched Earth
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Because God Is Our Refuge: Understanding Causation in Psalm 46
Let’s continue our deep dive into Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this Psalm 46 series, you can read Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study. Before we go any further, go ahead and (re)read Psalm 46 prayerfully. That will prepare you to … Continue reading Because God Is Our Refuge: Understanding Causation in Psalm 46
Jesus Is Sitting
In a Place Where He Will Meet Someone A prayer inspired by the woman at the well Lord Jesus, thank You for coming to meet me. You don’t hide from me or avoid me. You make Yourself known to me, and You have come to live among us. You want to live in my heart … Continue reading Jesus Is Sitting
God Is Our Safe Place
Bible Verse “I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” — Psalm 91:2 NIV Reflection Much of my life right now is focused on puppyhood. I have a five-month-old Yorkie puppy that needs a lot of attention. I feel like the Lord keeps teaching … Continue reading God Is Our Safe Place
Prayer of Thankfulness
Lord, because of You, we have so much to be thankful for. It’s often hard to put into words. Help us to always express thankfulness to You in our hearts. We are thankful for moments when we realize the amazing things You’re doing in our midst. We are thankful for the times You intervene to … Continue reading Prayer of Thankfulness
Staying Present in the Season
Bible Verse “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” — Psalm 16:11 NKJV Reflection It’s that mid-fall season when I am easily tempted to wish for a swift passage of time. The earliest days of fall are nice. The weather … Continue reading Staying Present in the Season
God Is Our Safe Place
Bible Verse “The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—”Proverbs 18:10 CEV Reflection During his first months, my puppy has been tethered when moving around inside my home. Yesterday, I decided to let him enjoy some free-roaming time in the living room with no tether. I still monitored him closely … Continue reading God Is Our Safe Place
God Is Our Refuge, Always: Exploring Particularization in Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 46
Let’s continue our exploration of Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this series, you can start with Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study. We have started this series by looking at the structures the author weaves into the writing of this psalm. … Continue reading God Is Our Refuge, Always: Exploring Particularization in Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 46
A Prayer for Family that Doesn’t Know You Yet, Lord
Lord Jesus, I pray for the folks in my family that don’t have a relationship with You yet. I don’t know their heart toward You, and that’s between them and You. I want them to get to spend eternity with You. I pray that if they don’t know You, that You would introduce Yourself to … Continue reading A Prayer for Family that Doesn’t Know You Yet, Lord
Day and Night in Biblical Hebrew
I enjoy learning words in biblical Hebrew, looking them up in their biblical context for deeper meaning, and including those words in my conversations with God. Here are four biblical Hebrew words you might enjoy learning—and one of them, you probably already know. Day and Night: Biblical Hebrew Words The words for day and night—as … Continue reading Day and Night in Biblical Hebrew
Adventures with God 