Like revolving skyward on a spiral escalator, my thoughts ascend to the realm of the Kingdom. “First things first,” I hear upon entry, for Kingdom matters are of utmost importance here. Rather than allowing lower things to feed anxiety into my mind, I turn my restless energy toward seeking Truth above. Breathing deeply of hope, I loiter among the promises …
Journaling is vital to our spiritual well-being. As technology replaces memory, any reflection initiated by God is rare. We tend to view journaling as triggering pain rather than avoiding it. Distractions, entertainment, and propaganda are more comfortable than being still and knowing God (Psalm 46:10). Is the fight to focus worth it? Deep within our souls, we know that encountering …
Holy Father, Thank You for being a God Who keeps Your promises (Joshua 21:45). Unlike people who make promises without follow-through, You fulfill what You say when You accomplish Your plans (Lamentations 2:17). You are attentive to Your Word so that it actualizes Your purpose (Jeremiah 1:12). Amid our pain, You’ve provided a promise for every problem. As we meditate …
“Rein it in” was one of my mother’s favorite sayings. Well, at least with me. Since I was always emoting over one thing or another, my introverted mother often repeated this term she’d heard her granddad use with the mules. “Don’t let that animal meander. Rein it in.” Several years ago, I found that this idea is a Biblical one. …
By: David Haladay – Trinity Christian School, Lubbock TX Watch what you listen to Mark 4:24 “Consider carefully what you hear.” News is a business that uses mind-influencing experts to get you to watch their broadcast. We can watch to gain information, or get “hooked” into the trap. These news items are designed to be negative. As you meditate on …
For our fourth spiritual exercise, we are going to be learning to use Blue Letter Bible, a website that will allow you to dig deeper into Greek and Hebrew words without going to seminary. There is also an app, downloadable onto your phone, but my instructions below will be for using Blue Letter Bible from the website, as I have found …
“The prince of the power of the air.” My eyes stopped. Why had I never noticed that before? I read it again. “The prince of the power of the air.” The air? How could anyone have power over air? And in a moment, new revelation rushed upon my understanding. Airwaves….. The internet, videos, Pandora, television, …
Inappropriate. Vulgar. Suggestive. No, this wasn’t a movie, a book, or a joke. It was a high school health test and I was required to take it. The exasperation had been building for several weeks. My classmates and I knew the rumors about this teacher before walking into class the first day. Although the accusations hadn’t been proved …
It was the mid-60s and I was miles away from home underneath my own kitchen table. Twice a year, I took this childhood journey of imagination whenever the new Sears and Roebuck catalog arrived. Not because of the wonder of go-go boots and dropped waists, but because the old catalog now belonged to me. The glamour lay not in the glossy, …
Holy Father, Thank You for being My Lamp this past year. As I look back, I see that You were always there, shining Light on every dark situation (2 Samuel 22:29). I have to admit that there were times that I felt quite blinded, like someone was holding their hand in front of my face. But, thank You that …
