For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, "Do not fear, I will help you." Isaiah 41:13 Lately, I've been trapped in a worn out frame of mind ... can't focus, can't think, can't process, can't go another step. Can. Not. I've watched lives torn apart by sin, hearts broken by words carelessly spoken, storms raging all around me, and I have felt helpless. No, more than just feeling helpless ... I have been helpless. The truth is, much as I hate to admit it, ... [Read More]
Holy Week Meditation: A God Who Catches Tears
I had an ugly cry a few weeks ago. The kind that gives you a headache and leaves your eyes puffy for a couple of days ... yeah, that kind of ugly cry. I was mad and hurt and frustrated and utterly helpless. As tears rolled down my face, words streamed from my lips: Lord, why? Why this? Why now? Haven't we all been through enough? This hurts too deep. And, God, this just isn't fair. Where are You? Where is Your hand in this? What good can possibly come from this pain? In the midst ... [Read More]
Holy Week Meditations: A God Who Forgives Me
But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Luke 23:34 NASB "I said NO! Do not ask again." I turned back to the project I had been working on before I was so rudely interrupted and mumbled, "Why is this so hard? When I say no the first time, I mean it." Sighing in frustration I looked up at my daughter walking away. Her head was bowed and, even from behind, I could see that she was broken, hurt, and unsure. Leaning over my desk, the tears ... [Read More]
Holy Week Meditations: A God Who Prays for Me
I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me because of their testimony. John 17:20 Friends who pray are a special gift. To have those who intercede on my behalf, who come into the throne room of God to lift my name, leaves me undone at times. Older women who kneel on refurbished knees and fold arthritic hands to pray for my words, my family, my heart - a blessing immeasurable. Peers who whisper prayers for productivity, patience, and perseverance ... [Read More]
Holy Week Meditations: A God Who Calls Me Friend
You are my friends if you obey me. I no longer call you servants, because a master doesn't confide in his servants. Now you are my friends since I have told you everything the Father told me. John 15:14-15 NLT A GOD WHO CALLS ME FRIEND Friendship. It's a precious gift, isn't it? One that is often elusive here on earth sometimes. We hurt people, we get hurt. We say things without thinking and we miss opportunities to serve and love. We confront our need to forgive and must ... [Read More]
The Husband’s Favorites: Day 5 {On Prayer Rocks}
{Another really old post. But one that is definitely worth revisiting. I hope you have enjoyed this week. I think adding Scott's favorites here and there might become a regular feature around here. It's been nice to have his perspective.} One of my favorite things is creativity and practicality. That is why I first loved this idea and it was very special to me how our daughter latched on to it and picked this up. Thanks for encouraging her in it and the encouragement you give to so many on ... [Read More]
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