May I tell you a story from the gospel of John? There was a man who was a royal official, a person of importance in his community of Capernaum. His position no doubt brought him privileges and made certain he had whatever he needed in life. However, his problem could not be solved with riches …
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The Heavens Declare
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows and proclaims His handiwork. (Psalms 19:1) As often as I have read this verse, I have had this picture in my head of a young David sitting on a grassy knoll by his campfire, sheep resting nearby as the last rays of sunlight fade …
Throw Away Your Matches
For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers’ minds [that they should not discern the truth], preventing them from seeing the illuminating light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ (the Messiah), Who is the Image and Likeness of God.(1 Corinthians 4:4, Amplified) Can I tell you about my trip to Mammoth …
The Witness
Many months had passed since the men had left their families and belongings and marched into Canaan with their kinsmen. The good pasture land on the eastern side of the Jordan River had been given to them. Their end of the deal was that they would go with the rest of the people into the …
I See You There
Exodus 17:6 I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” (NIV) I see You thereIn the company of complainers,Amidst the murmuringHearing whining instead of worship. You see the peopleThirsty but not thankfulIn self-pity but not prayingImperfect and …
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Years ago in church we sang a song that struck a chord in my heart and resonated through my life for years. The lyrics were simple, “Open the eyes of my heart, I want to see You.” I have whispered that phrase more than any other request in my prayer closet. I want to see …
My Springs
All my springs are in thee. Psalms 87:7, KJV When I was a girl living in the mountains of Kentucky, many warm sunny days were spent playing in the creek by my cousin’s house. We waded the shallow water and splashed each other until we were soaked, and spent lazy afternoons trying to scoop up …
Will You Listen?
There is an account recorded in scripture of two kings, Ahab and Jehoshaphat, sitting together and discussing politics. As the conversation turns to the Syrian aggressors who have been raiding Ahab’s domain, plans were made to engage the enemy in an attempt to win back some land that had been lost. The scene goes something like …
Running
Heart pounding and thoughts racing, Elijah looked around the small dusty room he called home. Only moments before, the messenger from the palace had been standing in the doorway, smug and intimidating as he relayed the threat of the queen that the prophet would not see another sunset. His hands shaking, Elijah grabbed a change …
Recovery Mode
I will love You, O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from …