“His faithfulness is a shield” (Psalm 91:4). These words from the Psalmist continued to stir in my mind. “His faithfulness is a shield.” For years, part of my spiritual armor has been to take up “the shield of faith” to extinguish the enemy’s missiles of doubt and deceit. But all too often, this shield constructed by …
Protected
“Deliver us from evil”. If you are a entertainment buff, you know this to be the name of at least two movies and three books. But if you have ever prayed the model prayer, you will recognize this to be our very last request: “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). …
To Be Opened On Your 40th Birthday
Dear Son, By the time that you read this, you will be a man. Because I may not be present for your celebration, I wanted to send you my thoughts on this special consecration day. I’d always dreamed of this day, but it was so much different than I expected. I’d dreamed of walking to the temple …
Picnicking in the Presence
My child, You seem to expect my walks with You to be like a picnic in the woods. From the minute you hear Me call, “Come follow”, you energetically begin the prattle about the destination and the buzz about the basket. You have dreams of rolling apple-green meadows and envision stream-side knolls where I am to unfold a patchwork …
What His Hand Feels Like (Pt. 3)
Today, Martha Kirk finishes up the last of her three-part series. If you missed either of her other posts, check them out to get the whole story: Part 1 – Part 2. ———————- “During my hospital stay, I experienced many healing touches. I was forced to completely rely on others to fulfill almost every need, plus my many wants. The …
What His Hand Feels Like (Pt 2)
Guest blogger, Martha Kirk continues her frightening story of her recent roll-over accident. Read Part 1 to catch up, if you haven’t already done so. —————————— “As I was strapped to the hard board, the volunteers carried me across the field to the awaiting ambulance. I repeated over and over, “I think my right leg is falling off the board.” …
What His Hand Feels Like (Pt.1)
Guest blogging for Hungry For More over the next few posts is Martha Kirk. If I told you how long we had been friends, it might betray our age, since we’ve known each other since second grade. Just weeks ago, Martha was in an agonizing accident, which she has agreed to share. What better way to grapple with the spiritual …