Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders (Deuteronomy 33:13). That’s you! Yeah, you. I know, right? OK, in that specific … Continue reading
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Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy… I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my … Continue reading
…I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands… (Psalm 31:14). I prayed this passage twice yesterday. The first time was over my friend John, just before he went into … Continue reading
Now give me the hill country… (Joshua 14:12). When Moses and the Israelites were poised to enter the Promised Land, God had Moses send twelve men out to scout the area. When they returned, ten of the men were Negative … Continue reading
I am not a fan of heights. Roller coasters most often involve great heights. Therefore… When I was about twelve years old, I got to spend the day at Knott’s Berry Farmwith my best friend, Michael. My friend knew I … Continue reading
Never underestimate the power of a good connection. A couple of weeks ago, the power went out in two of our rooms. It was puzzling. Why, I wondered, would the power go out in only two rooms, and only to … Continue reading
I have a ladder which I like quite a bit. Apart from its inherent usefulness, the thing I appreciate most about this piece of household equipment is that it clearly communicates its limitations to me. There is a bold sticker … Continue reading
I’m driving along and I get stuck in a massive traffic jam. Inching my way down the road, I fret, wondering if I will get to where I need to go by the time I need to be there. Then, … Continue reading
As a child, I used to skip church to watch Popeye cartoons. Go ahead…judge away. In all fairness to my 10-year-old self, it wasn’t just Popeye. It was the whole Popeye and Friends show, featuring George of the Jungle and … Continue reading
I teach Middle Schoolers—perhaps the biggest bunch of walking insecurities ever to grace the planet. So concerned with the approval of others, so lost as to their own identity. I am many years and many miles removed from Middle School. … Continue reading