2022-03-09
With Us In the Storm
Lord, help me understand that you are in the storm with me, that your desire is for my own good and your glory. Thank you for always reaching out your hand of rescue.
Read more..Thoughts By Marilyn Ehle
2022-02-16
Our Source of Strength
Daniel and his friends walked in quietness and trust long before they faced the furnace.
Read more..2022-02-07
Needless Pain
Why is it we seem so willing to bear our own burdens, live outside the borders of peace, and shoulder unnecessary pain when God stands with arms outstretched to relieve us of all?
Read more..2022-01-22
In the Midst of the Mess
Lord, I admit to preferring ultimate order without the mess. Help me be patient as you work your good work in my life.
Read more..2022-01-04
Letting Go and Pressing On
How do we move on when our spirits have been wounded, or our families disrupted? “…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, ...
Read more..2021-12-23
Just Give Me Jesus
Could I honestly say, “Just give me Jesus”? What about my Christian community? Family? Books? Familiar worship? My culture? Career?
Read more..2021-12-19
God with us Now Residing . . .
How interesting that God chose shepherds as recipients of the “birth announcement” of the Savior. Shepherds weren’t men who worshipped in sanctuaries with stained glass windows.
Read more..2021-11-14
Trust is Tough
When we have walked hand in hand with the Savior in peaceful times, His presence will then be sure and constant when we are most afraid. Thank You, loving Father, for those times when we have peacefully walked hand in hand.
Read more..2021-10-28
Theory of Practice
What would it mean to “do good” to those whose religion or political views are so opposite my own that an uncross-able gulf exists? Jesus was no mere theorist. While He didn’t always give a clear how-to regarding the ways to express His love
Read more..2021-10-18
A Lingering Aroma
Lord, remind me to regularly bathe in your Word and allow your Spirit to cleanse me so that any aroma that lingers long after I’ve left the premises, will not only draw people to you, but will also be a “sweet scent rising” to you.
Read more..2021-08-27
Beauty Out of Ashes
Even as we pray for restoration and new life for the suffering people and land, may the sunsets remind us to look to the loving Creator who makes all things new, who brings beauty out of ashes.
Read more..2021-08-14
Who Are You Looking For?
Who is it you are looking for?” Down through the ages the same question is whispered to every human at one time or another.
Read more..2021-07-27
Famine and Then Feast
Lord, I am going through a famine in (personal area of your life). Would You help me to lean into You and trust that You will bring me into a feast of fullness? Thank You for your never ending love. Amen.
Read more..2021-07-03
Speaking the Language
“We are Christ’s ambassadors.” By definition, ambassadors represent their own country to another government and the very best ambassadors learn the language of the country to which they are assigned.
Read more..2021-06-17
Believing Before Seeing
In our world where scientific, rationalistic thinking is highly prized, it seems preposterous, even unwise, to state with assurance that one’s entire life on earth - and beyond - is based on the unseen.
Read more..2021-05-28
The Power of Choice
Precious Lord, I confess that it is much easier to make excuses for myself than to intentionally grow in faith. Help me face myself honestly,
Read more..2021-05-15
Confession Is Good for the Soul
Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.
Read more..2021-04-12
No Safe Place
How is God our refuge? How do we run into the fortress he claims to be?
Read more..2021-03-23
Works of Beauty
We are not created to be merely admired by others. God intends that we are to imitate Him by helping to produce other works of art.
Read more..2021-03-13
Now I Lay Me Down
“ In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make
Read more..2021-03-01
The Re-Knitting Hand of God
The Re-Knitting Hand of God - Allowing God to recreate us on a daily basis - have you tried it?
Read more..2021-02-24
A Healthy Heart
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” Ezekiel 36:26 Father God, I am grateful for your strength and grace that enables me to live according to your plan as I accept you into my life and commit my ways to you.
Read more..2021-01-29
God Speaks in Our Despair
When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold the pillars firm.
Read more..2020-12-23
Quiet Joy
If we could feel the quiet joy that Mary felt that night, We'd celebrate Your coming in a new and different light. Breathe calm into our frantic rush, help us Your peace to know.
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