A devotional of Psalm 129 1 “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth”— let Israel now say— 2 “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me. What a statement of valor. It is one thing to acknowledge what others have malevolently done to you and quite anotherContinue reading “For the Love of Israel”
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Let Pleasure Flow
A meditation on Psalm 36. Sin speaks. Anyone can hear it if they listen. It speaks to the sinner and it speaks to the righteous. “The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes,” Ps. 36:1. Spurgeon says, “Men’s sins have a voice to godlyContinue reading “Let Pleasure Flow”
I. The Shepherd and WiFi – A meditation on Psalm 23
It’s 4 a.m. and I’m wide awake. I take several very deep breathes to relax my body and mind, hoping to drift back to sweet slumber. But I can tell I won’t soon be falling asleep. I’m learning to tune in to when He wants a hang out with me. I open the eyes ofContinue reading “I. The Shepherd and WiFi – A meditation on Psalm 23”
Rear View
I’m sitting in the car. It’s freezing outside. I’m on a hilltop, parked outside a gate. I’ve backed up to the gate because mama always said, “Always think of the getting out, before you think of the getting in.” My son is feeding a friend’s animals. I am waiting for him. It’s been ten minutes.Continue reading “Rear View”
Don’t Let the Dung Pile Too High
“Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.” Pr 14:4 If you have kids, you’ll have noise, sleepless nights, messes, and trouble. Either accept that or don’t have kids. You’ll also have laughter, delight, and a full heart. If you want a spouse, you’ll have growth-pains,Continue reading “Don’t Let the Dung Pile Too High”
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