“The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; The God of Israel is our fortress.” Psalm 46:7,11 (NLT) Psalm 46 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. It begins, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Then the narrative turns dark: the earthquakes, mountains crumble into …
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Audience of One
But Joseph refused. “Look,” he told her, “my master trusts me with everything in his entire household. No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against …
His Arms Are Under You
The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. Deuteronomy 33:27 (NLT) As a child, I feared the ocean. Most summers were spent in England – mum’s homeland – where, after visiting grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, our family would relax on the beaches of Margate or Frinton-on-sea. Though my brothers …
Open Our Eyes, Lord
When he (Jesus) was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to one another, “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on …
Unmoved
“Joseph is a fruitful bough . . the archers bitterly attacked him, shot at him, and harassed him severely, yet his bow remained unmoved; his arms were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob . . .” Genesis 49:22-24 ESV I love the word “Unmoved.” With all the turmoil and changes …
Bad days
Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:20 (NKJV) In one single day, Job lost more than any of us will ever lose in a lifetime. Follow along with me as his day unravels: First, a messenger …
Coping with Change
“I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you up again, and Joseph’s hand shall close your eyes.” Genesis 46:3-4 As Jacob …
Who Is My Neighbor?
“Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He (the lawyer) said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go and do likewise.” Luke 10:36-37 ESV A lawyer came to Jesus and asked him, “Who is my neighbor?” …
Trials of All Kinds
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 ESV I’ll be honest. This is a hard truth to appropriate. My …
Cultivating A Spirit that is Attentive to God’s Presence
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 One of my greatest struggles is in being still. Like Martha, I have a to-do list that commands my …
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