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 …
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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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Where is God in All of This?
“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” Psalm 10:1 ESV If you have ever asked this question, then welcome to the club. As human beings with limited vision and understanding, it is all too common to wonder why God is seemingly silent in the face …
His Continual presence
Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Psalm 73:23-24 (ESV) Some days loom larger than life. The choices we are forced to make are more challenging than hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro. Those are the days, the moments, …