Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10: 22-23…
Month: May 2019
“No”
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.This I declare about the Lord:He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. Psalm 91:1-2 NLT “No, Zoey, no.” No, you may not eat my breakfast (dairy makes you sick)….
Violets
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? James 2:5 NIV The lawn is a mess. Between the tufts of new growth are large bare patches under…
Morning Song
Very early in the morning, before there is much light, the song begins. On different notes, in different keys, with different patterns, each bird lifts its voice, rejoicing in the new day. No two are the same, yet they create a harmonious whole. How very different is the morning song of man. Horns blaring, radios…
From My Pixel Art
Spring Cleaning Time
I love spring cleaning. Each year I look forward to it eagerly, making list after list of things to do, time required, plan of attack, and so on. I tend to plunge into it with enthusiasm, joyfully crossing things off my list as they are completed. But there is a down side to all this:…
“Wah-woh!”
I call to God; God will help me. At dusk, dawn, and noon I sigh deep sighs—he hears, he rescues. Psalm 55:16-19 MSG This morning, before it was even light out, I heard a voice from the living room. “Wah-woh! Wah-woh!” Hunter is calling. It sounds as close to “hello” as a cat can get….
Missy In the Morning
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
An Explanation
“No wonder your family can push your buttons,” says my sister. “They installed them!”
Word Play
My 2-year-old’s name for charcoal briquettes? “Barbe-cubes!