Have you ever had a nightmare where it's dark, there are no lights, and there are blows coming at your from every direction, but you can't tell who is throwing them or why? I feel like I am having that nightmare and, unfortunately, I am wide awake. A year ago, I was overjoyed to discover… Continue reading There You Are
Tag: devotional
In Darkness
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt 4:17 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his… Continue reading In Darkness
Doubt vs. Faith
Doubt sees the obstacles—Faith sees the way. Doubt sees the darkest night—Faith sees the day. Doubt dreads to take a step—Faith soars on high. Doubt questions, “Who believes?”—Faith answers, “I.” —Unknown Kenneth W. Osbeck, Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1996), 82.
How Much I Owe
When I stand before the throne, dressed in beauty not my own; When I see Thee as Thou art, love Thee with unceasing heart; Then, Lord, shall I fully know - not till then - how much I owe. ~ Author Unknown
Ash Wednesday
Img by Bro. Jeff Pioquinto Today, many of my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ are going to attend an Ash Wednesday service. At such a service, the priest or pastor will swipe ashes across the forehead of the believer in the form of a cross. This tradition comes from the early church (c.250 AD)… Continue reading Ash Wednesday
The Great I AM
A friend of mine posted a great reflection this morning and it got me to thinking. Fear is a powerful force that Satan uses against God's people. I am not generally a fearful person, but recent events have caused my blood pressure to rise and my mind to freeze. I realize my human reaction is… Continue reading The Great I AM