It has been a long day. Jerusalem is packed with Passover guests, most of whom clamor for a glimpse of the Teacher. The spring sun is warm. The streets are dry. And the disciples are a long way from home. A splash of cool water would be refreshing.
Read more..“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint.” Psalm
Read more..I lock my doors sometimes too. Emotional doors because I fear hurt or rejection. Intellectual doors because I’m unsure what deep study will uncover. Spiritual doors because I wonder if giving my all will truly mean giving my all.
Read more..Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord's wondrous, absolute love for us.
Read more..We need to let go of the idea that we must be in control of our lives. God's control over us is enough. We can walk in His peace.
Read more..You and I need to pay careful attention with the words we use. The tongue can create life or death. Our words can grow fruit on trees or wither healthy roots.
Read more..Extravagant over-reaction! That's what we're programmed to seek and to display in our modern world of sound bytes and over-hyped personality.
Read more..Thought: As you go through your day today be reminded that you are sending out ripples. You have no idea how far they can go.
Read more..God orders our steps so that every step we take will be one that is pleasing to Him —Psalm 37:23 God’s word keeps us from taking a step on slippery ground—Psalm 37:31 Each step of obedience moves us into God’s prepared place—Psalm 40:2
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