But there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. Although its roots may grow old in the ground and its stump begins to die in the soil, at the scent of water it will flourish and put forth shoots like a … Continue reading Hope Alive
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 So the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. The greatest thing about the game, besides the commercials and the great ending for Peyton Manning’s amazing career is that we now have a break from football for about six months! For … Continue reading The Victor
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 NIV Four. hundred. years. of. darkness. Not one word from God during this time to His “chosen” people. After the Babylonian captivity, Israel ceased to be an independent nation and became a minor territory in a succession of larger empires. Israel … Continue reading Westward Leading, Still Proceeding
My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. (Proverbs 3:1-12 NIV) Have you ever had a hard time rejoicing with those who rejoice? Felt disheartened when you heard someone else receive a compliment? Suffered dejection … Continue reading Resented Rebukes
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV Today’s post is part 2 of the Israel Chronicles which is a series … Continue reading Streams in the Desert (Israel Chronicles–Part 2)
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 After twenty-seven-and-a-half years of marriage, my husband knows just what to say. When asked the most consequential question that wives have been asking their unsuspecting husbands … Continue reading One Step Ahead Of You
They were singing the song that his servant Moses and the Lamb had sung. They were singing, “Lord God All-Powerful, you have done great and marvelous things. You are the ruler of all nations, and you do what is right and fair.” Revelation 15:3 CEV All my life, I have loved to sing. Sadly, to sing on key … Continue reading NOT OVER TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS
While we are here on earth, we sigh because we want to live in that heavenly home. 2 Corinthians 5:2 CEV (I am reposting this from last year because today marks the One Year Anniversary of Jasonte Medsker’s passing from this life to the next. We commemorate his beautiful, purposeful, life-giving journey. Our prayers go up … Continue reading Big Big Yard (Again)
You are the God of miracles and wonders! You still demonstrate your awesome power. Psalm 77:14 TLB In just over a week, my life will change forever. My son will graduate from High School. Unlike most parents, this has not been something to which I have looked forward with excitement. Graduations have always been difficult for … Continue reading Commencement Of Miracles
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. 1 Samuel 7:12 KJV Have you ever felt that everything was against you? That you just couldn’t catch a break? I hate it when the enemy convinces us with that old familiar … Continue reading Hitherto
