Practice is the hardest part of learning, and training is the essence of transformation. Ann Voskamp Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Psalm 119:34 NLT Because, “Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.” Anton Chekhov Keep putting into practice all…
Month: June 2023
“I Love You”
“I love you,” I whispered to the cat sleeping in my arms. If he understood what that meant, what would he say? ********** “I can believe you love me when we are snuggling like this. I can believe you love me when you give me good food and lots of treats. I can believe you…
Psalm 136
New International Reader’s Version 1 Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good.His faithful love continues forever.2 Give thanks to the greatest God of all.His faithful love continues forever.3 Give thanks to the most powerful Lord of all.His faithful love continues forever. 4 Give thanks to the only one who can do great miracles.His faithful love continues forever.5 By his…
Learning to Wait
********** Have you ever noticed that, once the teacher presents the lesson, He assigns homework? That’s where I am right now: waiting – and doing my homework. Last week was a flurry of appointments. My 20-year-old car is in good condition. My 74-year-old mouth not as much. It’s not the cancer, and I think it…
Waiting on God
“One reason many people never see God working in their lives is because they never hang in long enough for God to show his power.” Wayne Stiles We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. Psalm 33:20 NIV “So I’m waiting for God, and God is waiting for me to see if…
In Expectation
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”“Woman, [a term of respect] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”His mother said…
Watching Expectantly
In the morning, O Eternal One, listen for my voice; in the day’s first light, I will offer my prayer to You and watch expectantly for Your answer. Psalm 5:3 The Voice ********** Hunter watches expectantly. I can just see is his eyes and ears as I spoon out cat food. I’m human, and never get the…
From Psalm 145
In this life, everyone is busy doing this and that, but sometimes, we need to stop, step back, and give God praise! (unknown) 1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one…
Being Free
On June 19, 1865, federal troops rode into Galveston, Texas to proclaim freedom for the slaves. It was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed, but they hadn’t heard, didn’t know they had been freed. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32…
“Teach Me”
Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.Psalm 86:11 NIV ********** O God, teach me to be satisfied with my own helplessness in the spiritual life. Teach me to be content with Your grace that comes to me in darkness and that works things I cannot…