WAITING

I’m waiting, Lord, for so many things. I’m waiting to see the answers to some prayers. I’m waiting to feel better. I’m waiting for the seasons to change.                                                     I’m […]

PAGAN SHRINES

There is a pattern in the reigns of Judah’s kings beginning with Solomon and continuing through nearly every king that followed. Solomon fell away from worshiping You, the one true God, and erected pagan shrines throughout the land where people offered sacrifices to and worshiped false gods. Even many kings who were commended for following […]

CLEAN

Fall and spring house-cleanings are regular events I grew up with.  The drapes come down and are washed or run through the dryer; the windows are taken apart and cleaned; ceiling fans (all of them this time) are dusted and shined; beds are completely stripped down and deep cleaned; furniture that can’t be moved is […]

LEARNING CONTENTMENT

Paul said in Philippians that he had learned to be content in any circumstances. We all seek many different things, believing that they will bring us contentment. What does it mean to learn to be content? Most of the people you meet every day run to and fro, endlessly seeking contentment from their achievements, attainments, and […]

TREES

I love trees.  I love the infinite variety.  I love how God made different kinds for different purposes.  Some grow fruit; others yield syrup; many provide material for homes and shelter of all kinds, and others, are perfect for treehouses and tire swings.  Some are best in the fall for their rich colors and crunchy […]

THIS MOMENT

I pray, Father, that all I do and say would glorify You. Set a guard, Lord, over my heart and mind and mouth in order to establish Your kingdom rule in every exchange, both incoming and outgoing. Make me sensitive to what offends Your Spirit and avoid it at all cost. Help me to see […]

NEVER GIVE UP!

  Time goes by.  That prayer burden that you had for a particular person remains, but the passage of time without change has you wondering if you should let it go or keep praying.  There are many reasons why we pray for another person…maybe he or she has a health concern, a financial crisis, or […]

RECONSTRUCTION

Thank You, Father, for Your teaching by Your Holy Spirit! There is nothing so powerful and liberating as truth jumping out to meet me when I read Your word or pray. You continue to teach me about tabernacle and temple in many ways and layers, and I love it! The truths concerning My dwelling place […]

TABERNACLE

Lord, I’m trying to put it all together. I’m reading about Your tabernacle and offerings and all the details and rules that You set for Israel in  implementing Your worship. Holiness matters to You. That much is clear. Everything that surrounds You should be reverenced with a holy awe. Today, in the new covenant that […]