Hiding is a game as old as humanity has existed. “O God, you know how foolish I am; my sins cannot be hidden from you.” Psalm 69:5 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Hiding.” Hiding began in the Garden of Eden and continues today. “And Adam and his […]
“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]
“That you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.” Romans 1:12 NIV. Encouragement is evidenced in conviction, confidence, and courage. My thoughts and comments today are about being “encouraged and encouraging.” Someone rightly observed, “Misery loves company.” Misery tends to choose similar company. Trust me; they will […]
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened.” Matthew 11:28 NIV. To be holy and healthy, you need safe places, still times, and special friends. My thoughts and comments today are about “weariness.” Too frequently our lives could be described in the terms of, “hurry, worry, and weariness.” […]
“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]