even after 40 years, the wilderness was not their home, this barren thirsty valley of death and doubt, suffering and disobedience, is not where they would stay and it’s not where we will stay.
Anticipating Jesus’ Return
Category: Devotions
At times my heart is pricked either by a scripture, a biblical worldview or a life experience. When that happens I write. Here you will find essays and devotions that highlight spiritual insights and musings.
An Advance and a Quarry
“Lord”, I prayed in my journal, “can I have an advance”? Sometimes I get discouraged because writing is incredibly time consuming and it demands to be done without compensation…at least at the point I’m at. I’m sure Stephen King receives plenty. “But compensation can come in other forms.” I told God, “I’ll take other payment … Continue reading An Advance and a Quarry
The Costly Pearl
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant. The kingdom of heaven is searching for fine pearls. Upon finding one pearl of great value, heaven gave up Jesus, its beloved, its most valuable, all it had, in order to purchase, a pearl of great value…the man, made in the image and likeness of God, bearing his spirit … Continue reading The Costly Pearl
Faith Substances
It was that way when I was trying to get pregnant for the first time. I had no control over the outcome each month. I had these little ,soft ,blue booties in the top drawer of my dresser. Every morning, while getting dressed, I would think of them being filled out with chubby little feet and … Continue reading Faith Substances
Seeing God
The other night, a Christian sister and I were discussing a popular worship song. Suddenly, her face got serious and her tone changed. She said, “You know, what I heard about that song….” I spoke up, “don’t tell me if it’s going to ruin the song for me.” automatically, I assumed it was negative news, … Continue reading Seeing God
My Faith Place 