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
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Psalm 46 Inductive Bible Study: Identifying Main Units and Sub-Units
Let’s continue looking closely at Psalm 46 through inductive Bible study. If you’d like to start at the beginning of this series, you can start here: Bible Meditation on Psalm 46: Preparing for Inductive Bible Study Identifying Main Units and Sub-Units Inductive Bible study always begins with prayer. The next step is to survey the … Continue reading Psalm 46 Inductive Bible Study: Identifying Main Units and Sub-Units
Forgiving Parents Is Not about Blame
When I’ve prayed with folks for inner healing, sometimes they want to hold back on issues that involve parents. We’re often hesitant to imply that our parents did something wrong. If you struggle with this concern, remember that your process of inner healing is not about your parents. It’s about the things in your heart … Continue reading Forgiving Parents Is Not about Blame
Jesus: Transformation Groomer
Bible Verse “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2a NIV Reflection I just took my puppy to the groomer for the first time. He is a Yorkie, so I prepared myself that he would come home looking very different. Yorkies are … Continue reading Jesus: Transformation Groomer
A Simple Way to Practice Biblical Hebrew Words
When you learn a few basic words in biblical Hebrew, it’s a joy to practice them as they come to mind. Yesterday at church, I was reminded of the Hebrew word for water: מים (ma-yim). Our pastor realized he forgot to bring his water bottle when he stood up to preach. As he went to … Continue reading A Simple Way to Practice Biblical Hebrew Words
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
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
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