“Oh, that men would give thanks to God for His goodness.” Psalm 107:8 NKJV. Even the misfortune of circumstance or mistreatment of others is redeemed in God’s hands. Much more good fills one’s life than bad, though it doesn’t always feel that way in a particular moment. Occasionally, the good […]
God doesn’t originate everything that touches your life but He does orchestrate every outcome. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial.” James 1:12 NAS. You want the trial of faith to be over. You want out of there, but the situation is beyond your control and has to run […]
“[God] fashions their hearts individually.” Psalm 33:15 NKJV Pressures can conform you into something other than your God-given uniqueness. My thoughts and comments today are about “an original.” I find the endless creativity of God amazing. “He created everything there is. Nothing exists that He didn’t make. Life itself was […]
“If [where you are] prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7 NIV God will both direct and use circumstances to mold your heart and will to His own. My thoughts and comments today are about “meanwhile.” A few days ago, I said a tearful farewell to Don, a life-long friend. […]
“Then we will see everything with perfect clarity.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT The promise of good is incomplete without the process of being conformed. My thoughts and comments today are about “clarity.” What I have observed about myself and others is this: we cannot know everything we need to know, […]