O Father, Thank You for revealing Yourself to us as God Almighty (Genesis 17:1). You are more powerful than any other being ever was or will be (Revelation 11:17). This is good news, especially when I feel overwhelmed. As we come to this election, we know the evil one seeks to destroy Your truth (1 Peter 5:8). Often, he uses …
Medicine proved no benefit. This once healthy young man was left paralyzed, unable to move. The only thing that had changed was his family’s future. One of his friends caught wind that a Teacher was in town. This Carpenter turned Rabbi not only healed lepers and cast out demons, He even tamed the weather on occasion. His stories kept people …
The leather gave only slightly to the blow, as the weighted bag bobbled under her best uppercut. Pummeling with all her might, she drove her glove into the bag, groaning a little with each jab. Stabbing and striking, ducking and dodging — her every move exhausted her, but also strengthened her for the next fight. Every morning, she …
I query I question Problem looming, awkward and heavy Obstacle mounting Burdensome. I puzzle I ponder Thoughts upturning, spilling and staining Logic fleeting Incomprehensible. I brood I bleed Emotions surging, turbulent and shifting Sentiment boiling Irrepressable. I lament I languish Character evanescent, evaporating and ephemeral Intention inadequate Hopeless. A breath. A wisp. A vapor. I …
Despite how this looks, I don’t play piano. It wasn’t as if my mother didn’t give me plenty of opportunity. She drug me from teacher to teacher in our little community, trying to find someone who could unlock the potential that she just knew was in my hands. I can remember at least three teachers – maybe four …
