I’m currently reading the book “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” by W. Phillip Keller. The author was born in East Africa and spent years caring for sheep. His insights give a deeper understanding of one of the most popular Psalms. I love the way He describes Psalm 23:1 and the phrase: “I shall not (be in) want.” : “To grasp the inner significance of this simple statement it is necessary to understand the difference between belonging to one…
I recently reminded my two “passionate” children: Do you know I still love you, even when I’m frustrated with you? I hope they feel it. Even when my voice is a little more snappy. Even when I’m imperfect in my love. I hope they can always know, without a shadow of a doubt, how deep my love goes. I wonder how often I hear my Heavenly Father whisper I love you to me? It is in trees, a golden green, flicker in the fading…
I love scripture so much! I really have tried to memorize more this year than ever before. I’ve gotten a good start. So far I’ve memorized Psalm 46. And now I’m working on Romans 5. Speaking truth to my heart, especially when I don’t have time to dig deep into God’s Word is a lifeline. When the lies start to creep into my heart, I must remember: TRUTH! We can always….. 1. Read Truth. 2. Speak Truth. 3. Write Truth. To help keep…
Courage is sometimes getting out of bed. Courage is sometimes making coffee. Courage is sometimes taking a shower. Courage is sometimes speaking TRUTH to the lies. Courage is sometimes believing He is here. Courage has nothing to do with us, but everything to do with God’s presence. While the children of Israel wandered the desert for forty years, God’s presence was KNOWN. It was seen in the pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night. The other…