The Cover of a Faithful Husband"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights..."— James 1:17She woke tired this morning. Sometimes fatigue comes from simple exhaustion, but today felt different. Her husband had been restless throughout the night, tossing and turning, sending subtle waves through the mattress … Continue reading The Cover of a Faithful Husband
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Whispers in the Dark
Grace does not always arrive in a thunderstorm. Sometimes, it begins as a quiet whisper in a room filled with smoke and tears. I once knew a young woman who thought she had to break herself to be loved.She shared her life with a man shadowed by addiction. When the darkness wasn't on him, he … Continue reading Whispers in the Dark
Watered by The Master Gardener
"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord... They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green."— Jeremiah 17:7–8Watering my potted plants the other day brought an unexpected spiritual picture to mind.Sitting under … Continue reading Watered by The Master Gardener
THE JOURNEY TO HERE
This past week, a few different conversations kept circling back to the exact same theme. Then, when I sat down to work on my Bible study homework, there it was again—staring back at me in black and white. That homework was the final push I needed to start writing. I'll admit, sometimes I'm a little … Continue reading THE JOURNEY TO HERE
A Roadmap of Grace
These hands no longer bear the smooth, easy grace of youth. They are marked now by scars, wrinkles, and the quiet, persistent ache of arthritis. But they also bear the indelible signs of a life well-used and deeply loved.They have known the weight of shovel and soil, the heat of the oven, and the rhythmic … Continue reading A Roadmap of Grace
Under the Shade of His Grace
I've been thinking about what it will be like to sit under a tree with Jesus face to face... but the sweet truth is, we get to sit with Him today. We may not see Him physically, but He is right here. He intercedes for us, holds all of creation in His hands, and walks … Continue reading Under the Shade of His Grace
Sipping Coffee, Sensing His Presence
"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." — Psalm 90:14 When I woke this morning, weariness fought me. Like everyone else, I had a long list of obligations waiting on the other side of sleep. But as I lay there, prying … Continue reading Sipping Coffee, Sensing His Presence
Set Apart: Rooted, Armored, and Peculiar
"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." — James 4:8 All my devotions today have been centered on a single, vital truth: the necessity of staying rooted in the Word and in prayer.Staying close to God keeps Him close to you. Yes, He is always with us, keeping an eye on … Continue reading Set Apart: Rooted, Armored, and Peculiar
Finding God in the Little Things 