February 7, 2022
Needless Pain
Why is it we seem so willing to bear our own burdens, live outside the borders of peace, and shoulder unnecessary pain when God stands with arms outstretched to relieve us of all?
Read more..Thoughts By Marilyn Ehle
January 22, 2022
In the Midst of the Mess
Lord, I admit to preferring ultimate order without the mess. Help me be patient as you work your good work in my life.
Read more..January 4, 2022
Letting Go and Pressing On
How do we move on when our spirits have been wounded, or our families disrupted? “…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, ...
Read more..December 23, 2021
Just Give Me Jesus
Could I honestly say, “Just give me Jesus”? What about my Christian community? Family? Books? Familiar worship? My culture? Career?
Read more..December 19, 2021
God with us Now Residing . . .
How interesting that God chose shepherds as recipients of the “birth announcement” of the Savior. Shepherds weren’t men who worshipped in sanctuaries with stained glass windows.
Read more..December 5, 2021
The Wise Foolishness of Faith
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 What an unbelievable statement!
Read more..November 14, 2021
Trust is Tough
When we have walked hand in hand with the Savior in peaceful times, His presence will then be sure and constant when we are most afraid. Thank You, loving Father, for those times when we have peacefully walked hand in hand.
Read more..October 28, 2021
Theory of Practice
What would it mean to “do good” to those whose religion or political views are so opposite my own that an uncross-able gulf exists? Jesus was no mere theorist. While He didn’t always give a clear how-to regarding the ways to express His love
Read more..October 18, 2021
A Lingering Aroma
Lord, remind me to regularly bathe in your Word and allow your Spirit to cleanse me so that any aroma that lingers long after I’ve left the premises, will not only draw people to you, but will also be a “sweet scent rising” to you.
Read more..October 13, 2021
It Takes Practice
Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
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