Holy Father, The evil one seems to be coming out of the woodwork. All around me, I see his handiwork: rioting, theft, suicide, cancer, and failed marriages. All point to the work of the destroyer (John 10:10). We recognize his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11). Diverting my thoughts with videos and social media isn’t the battle plan for Your people. You …
Holy Father, Thank You for being My Lamp in the darkness. As I look into my past, I notice Your guiding Hand has always been there, shining Light into every one of my dark situations (2 Samuel 22:29). Sometimes, my darkness is my own unwillingness to open my eyes to Your truth. But You are a God Who always seeks …
The piercing photograph, only ordinary in size, stares down upon me as I write. A casual observer mistakes the tabby coat pattern for that of a common, house cat. But if you stare into the penetrating eyes, they lock with your own. You startle to realize someone has photographed a young bobcat. That someone, my friend Traci, lived to tell …
There are two states of mind. One that needs more. One that has enough. The first are “like greedy dogs, they are never satisfied” (Isaiah 56:11 NLT). The second is satisfied from the first moment of their waking (Psalm 17:15). The first eats more, drinks more, and buys more, but can never be fulfilled. …
Knowing Jesus. We sing about it. Talk about it. And pray about it. But, do we experience Him? Most of us initially go after Jesus at the invitation of a friend. And, in fact, it is a Biblical model: “The two disciples heard (John the Baptist) and went after Jesus. Jesus looked over his shoulder and said to them, ‘What are …
July, 1991. Mark was scheduled to speak at an out-of-state training event, so the girls and I opted to tag along. Since the conference was held at a conservative Christian campsite, I’d planned plenty of outdoor adventure. The country-girl in me was excited to introduce my city-kids to wildlife and fresh air. What I hadn’t counted on were …
Several weeks ago, we started looking at prayer together. If you read the initial posting, you will remember that when I compiled selected prayer verses, I found them all to be about Truth. Now let’s do more than just talk about prayer. Let’s truly intercede for someone. Who do you know that needs a firm dose of Truth in …
As we continue to pray for opened eyes, let’s do a truth meditation in which David prays that same prayer. Below are insights into the ancient text. Meditate on what the Father is saying to you specifically, then compile your meditation so that you can remember His Words in coming days. I’ll be doing the same. “Open my …
As you move into your weekend, I have some homework for you. First, be readied by the following video. Now, push aside some time to spend at least 30 minutes with the Lord in a quiet place for this next exercise. You may read through this now, but want to come back to …
For several days, we have been talking about how to ask the Father to open eyes so that they can see Truth. As we go into the weekend, let’s stop talking about prayer and actually practice it. Below are some verses that you can pray through today. I’ll include the passages and you follow these steps to pray them …
