Oswald Chambers (24 July 1874 – 15 November 1917) was an early-twentieth-century Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher. The most successful of his thirty books was My Utmost for His Highest (1924), a daily devotional composed of 365 selections of Chamber’s talks, each of about 500 words. The work has never been out of print and has been translated into 39…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
By Prayer
It is possible to move men, through God, by prayer alone. Hudson Taylor Heaven is full of answers to prayers for which no one ever bothered to ask. Billy Graham Thanking God after He answers a prayer is gratitude. Thanking Him in advance is Faith …(unknown)
In the Morning
Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 NLT Dear Lord, Thank You for this new day and for keeping me safe through the night. Please protect my heart and mind today. Help me to rise above the negativity, harshness and division that seems…
Smiley-ness
“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
Beyond the Smile
We know that smiling at people is good, both for the other and for oneself. But we have to power to go beyond a simple smile. I am talking about sending short, quick prayers with the smile. Paul encourages it: I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help…
With a Smile
Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Philippians 4:4-5a The Message Right after I read that passage, I read an article in the Washington Post about help and civility. (Read…
My Father’s World
I want to remember Whose hand creates the beauty around me and feel His joy in His creation!
Spring
Spring is bustin’ out all over my garden. Each day brings new growth, new bloom, new life, and my heart and soul rejoice in the rampant color. It was in this mood that I came across this poem. A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost (1874-1963) Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;And give us…
Your Worth
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 NIV The beauty of God’s love is that when you least feel worthy, He loves & accepts you…
My New Favorite Japanese Word
kuchisabishii [Koo-chi-sa-bi-shē] When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely ********** We are good at rationalizing kuchisabishii. Here are some of the better ones (if you really need them): I’m eating just in case I get hungry later. I heard it whisper: “Eat me. I’m yummy.” So, I did. When she said, “Would you like a…