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
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A Prayer in Autumn
Lord, thank You for the beauty of autumn. It’s like You took a paintbrush to the landscape. Everything is so vibrant and colorful. Your artistry is beautiful beyond description. In autumn, we are reminded of Your provision. To watch the squirrels gather plentiful acorns reminds us of how much You provide for our needs. Lord, … Continue reading A Prayer in Autumn
God’s Light Shines when Your Light Feels Dim
Bible Verse “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew … Continue reading God’s Light Shines when Your Light Feels Dim
Submitting Our Lies to God’s Truth
One of the biggest things that blocks us from growing deeper in our relationship with God is the lies we believe about ourselves. Lies such as “I’m stupid,” “I’m no good,” or “I’ll never amount to anything.” Or lies like “I have to take care of myself” or “I have to keep the peace at … Continue reading Submitting Our Lies to God’s Truth
Hold onto God’s Truth
Bible Verse “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” — Acts 23:11 NIV Reflection Our pastor talked about the apostle Paul’s journey after receiving that word from the Lord in Acts 23:11. Looking ahead to Acts 28:30-31, we learn Paul does indeed testify in Rome: … Continue reading Hold onto God’s Truth
It Is Midday: A Prayer
A prayer inspired by the woman at the well Lord Jesus, thank You for teaching me the rhythms of the day. I treasure midday because it’s a chance to take a break from my work. Often it’s a chance to enjoy fellowship with friends and a great meal. Sometimes, I close my eyes and take … Continue reading It Is Midday: A Prayer
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
God Knows Best
I have a three-month-old puppy. He is as cute as can be, but he is also a rascal, as Yorkies tend to be. Every minute, he has the potential to get himself into trouble. He’s going through all the baby Yorkie experiences: teething, potty training, exploring and taking over his new territory, finding his voice, … Continue reading God Knows Best
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