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God's Deliberate Creation
Last week I had the desire to walk at one of my favorite places. It was a beautiful autumn day; there was a chill to the air, a light layer of clouds filled the sky, and the leaves were brilliantly displaying their colors.
Love is Patient
Have you ever just stared at this scripture and wondered why it’s in the order that it is? We have this verse framed in our bedroom and I find myself reading through the lines often.
Far Beyond History
Years ago when our oldest son was in college, he said something that has remained in my mind, and likely will for the rest of my days. It was concerning the reality and factuality of history.
The Grace to Wait
That familiar surge of warmth in my heart. The invitation to look beyond what I saw to find more tucked away within the scene before me. A gentle voice: “Be still…and listen…”
On a Battlefield
We stepped off the bus, and walked down a littered, unkempt, pathway towards a wide open field. Road noise distracted, the pathway was far from smooth.
Both Feet In
Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and pass on ahead of the people.”
Beyond the Reef
We were so excited, albeit a little nervous, but expectant of what the splendor of this white-sand, tropical beach with turquoise-blue waters would feel like to finally behold.
Shock Waves Versus the Light
Do you long for Heaven? Or is your life wonderful enough that you’d like more time here before you go?
The Frago
The trainers will allow no plan or mission to take precedent over obeying the command at hand. A good soldier will be able to shift their focus on a dime — a good commander will be able to lead through the unexpected shifts in plans.
The Harvest
My faith in Him never wavered, but my daily devotion and focus altered because deep down, I saw the harvest at my feet and in a way felt I had enough crops in hand to withstand for a time.
Lift Up Your Eyes
The wind—I had never heard such loud wind—tore through jungle-dense thickets that clothe the island and shredded the leaves off banana trees that linger below our home…
The Soul Who Seeks Him
I leaned my head back against the wall I was sitting against. Determination steeled itself inside of me. The morning sun was pouring through the panes of my screened porch, and the air was thick with humidity.