Tag: peace

Lost Happens

“Your ears shall hear a word . . saying ‘This is the way, walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 NKJV Without God to guide you, you will inevitably get lost. My thoughts and comments today are that “lost happens.” On a trip celebrating our recent anniversary, Gayle and I just returned […]

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Self-inflicted Hurts

“See . . that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble.” Hebrews 12:15 NIV “You can’t control others’ behavior; you have to manage yours.” My thoughts and comments today are about “self-inflicted hurts.” You are going to be hurt by people. Many people who touch yours and others’ lives […]

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A Heart of Hope

“God, the source of hope, will fill you with all joy and peace.” Romans 15:13 TEV “What often masquerades as hope can be a cruel impostor.” My thoughts today are about a “heart of hope.” Life without hope is, well, hopeless! “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams […]

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Distress

“You . . enlarged me when I was in distress.” Psalm 4:1 NIV “Life is not fair, but God is righteous. Life is not easy, but His grace is sufficient.” My thoughts today are about “distress.” “Life is not fair!” I have heard it said to me many times in […]

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The Journey

“Let us cross over to the other side.” Mark 4:35 NKJV “The effect of any trial can be a new, unshakable conviction that God will do something amazing.” My thoughts today are about “the journey.” Life is a journey, but sometimes getting “from here to there” can be quite a […]

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