“Resist the devil and he will flee from you … Stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” James 4:7 & Ephesians 6:11, NASB Oftentimes, when I face a period of prolonged writing or ministry related tasks, thoughts and feelings of guilt emerge. Like swamp creatures that lurk in the dark, they slither into my […]
James
When We Need a Second Chance – Or Two or Three
My daughter and I are reading through Proverbs together. Each school day morning, we begin by taking turns reading a chapter, and then we discuss it. These have been the most precious mother-daughter times, and they’ve helped cure some anxiety. You see, I often worry about my children. Can you relate? It’s a pesky affliction, this […]
Just a Vapor
“You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:14, NASB Death has been lurking around every corner these past couple of weeks. My beloved sister-in-law, a friend’s mother, a stranger who passed us on the highway, those shot down in the Malaysian airplane … all of them recently […]
Enraptured by You
“Draw Near to God and He will draw near to you …” – James 4:8 ENRAPTURED BY YOU Kneeling before Your throne Treasuring time alone With You–the One True God Faithfully You draw near … Awakening, engulfing me, Your splendor illuminates God Most High–El Elyon, I’m enraptured by You. […]