I just recently had to have a long conversation with my teenage son. He has been making some poor decisions lately, and as someone who loves him and wants to see the best for him, I felt compelled to set him straight on things about life. For instance, it is not okay to say someContinue reading “Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God”
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The Power of Meditation on God’s Word
One day, while walking through the park, I began to reflect on the beauty of God’s creation. This brought me to the beginning of the Bible with Genesis 1. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” I began to meditate on this verse. Thinking of this verse over in my head andContinue reading “The Power of Meditation on God’s Word”
Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
My oldest son and I were having a conversation about differing points of view about God and the Bible. I offered up my point of view on the subject of God, the Creator of the universe and everything. Thoughts of His might and love and generosity were mixed in with thoughts of His righteousness andContinue reading “Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness”
Seeking More of Him
Going through the “Read-the-Bible-in-a-Year” reading plan allows me to glean little nuggets that I have passed over in the past. And I find that it is so fruitful to simply and prayerfully read without focusing on a specific subject other than getting to know God more. Reading His Word and sitting with Him allows usContinue reading “Seeking More of Him”
Embracing Self-Discovery: A Journey Through Psalm 139:13-16
Inside your mother’s womb, you were being formed and fashioned. Each day that went by was yet another milestone toward the ultimate goal of being born. And while there, each and every body part – each hand and finger, each foot and toe, each organ and bone, each facial feature – was taking shape inContinue reading “Embracing Self-Discovery: A Journey Through Psalm 139:13-16”
Psalm 3
There are so many things going on in my own life that are chaotic and troublesome. I have kids that are out of school for the summer, and they are bored. Lacking transportation has made this a boring summer for them. Also, this summer brings out the pests. I have a pest problem that IContinue reading “Psalm 3”
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