By: Linda Merriott Living in or with regret indicates that our confidence is placed in ourselves, others, conditions, and circumstances. God would have our trust placed in Him. God wants us to believe He can do what He says He will do. He is big enough to clean up any mess we make and to work it together for good. …
Words tumble from my heart like dozens of Lego pieces. Some are red with anger, some orange with distrust and all too many are black with despair. As I ponder over the past year, emotions spill out with a loud cacophony, jumbled and disjointed, none of which seem to fit together. The pieces are me, and I am the pieces. …
It was the first day of class, and a handful of preschool students filled the classroom with laughter and excitement. Despite the abundant learning resources in every corner, most students were more interested in entertainment than in education. The instructor realized the immaturity of the children and that this lesson would involve a lifetime. The teacher, wise and experienced, knew …
“A gentleman was asked by an artist friend of some note to come to his home, and see a painting just finished. He went at the time appointed, was shown by the attendant into a room which was quite dark, and left there. He was much surprised, but quietly waited developments. After perhaps fifteen minutes his friend came into the …
My dear child, How precious you are to me. You are always on My Mind as I watch your purpose unfold and blossom. Come and sit with Me for awhile. Although I am within you, you still struggle with the outward trials of life. This is normal, My child. You mustn’t think that difficulties mean something is wrong in spirit. …
Holy Father, Despite the turmoil around us, You stress unity. It was Your desire that we become one just as You are one with the Spirit and the Son (John 17:11, 21). Indeed, Father, this was the commandment that Your Son gave the disciples just before going to the cross. “A new commandment I give to you, that …
I peered behind the curtained veil I held my breath to peek On He, Whose heart had captured mine With glorious mystique. I’d known Him since my childhood. He to my spirit came Upon my invitation And cleared my heart of blame. With childlike faith of simple trust His gospel I believed. Yet entered not into my soul All for …
At first glance, it looked like He was on His way to a wedding. It was a family affair, with His mother busily helping prepare. It would take almost three days for Him to walk there since it was about 70 miles or so (John 1:28, 43; 2:1). Why He resolved to go to the wedding, I don’t know. Maybe …
