“He said to them, ‘Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.’ Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ But he…Read more »
Prayer
Posted by in prayer, counselor, friend, gather, trust “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.” Psalm 34:15 Oftentimes, we find it easier to go to the Lord in prayer when there has been a tragedy, when lives…Read more »
Be Prepared for the Battle
Posted by in fighting the devil, sword of the spirit, be ready For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12  Alaska is a breathtakingly beautiful place, full of snowy towering mountains, glacier fed rivers, and abundant wildlife. However…Read more »
The Lord Watches Over You
Posted by in the Lord loves us The Lord watches over you, the Lord is your shade at your right hand. Psalm 121:5 I could hear my three-year-old granddaughter Maya, squeal with delight, as she cried out, “higher, grandpa, higher”. My husband had become Maya’s new constant companion, while we were on vacation in Alabama visiting family. He played hide and seek…Read more »
Jesus Rescues Us
Posted by in jesus rescues, chaos, fear, anxiety, prayer He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. 2 Samuel 22:20 Life goes on, even in the midst of chaos and quarantine. As if watching the news is not frightening enough, we are all still dealing with our own chaos and struggles in life. My sister’s renter,…Read more »
Reign of Peace
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 As the weather has been getting warmer and the garden has been…Read more »
The Glory of God
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2 “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and…Read more »
Lift the Veil
Posted by in Deception, rejection, fog, veil, joy, peace, radiant And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 The fog over the valley is both gloomy and beautiful. It takes a known beautiful scene and turns…Read more »
The Best of Teachers
Posted by in Teacher, Jesus, training, love, guidance When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6:34 I feel very blessed to have had so many excellent teachers in my life. My very first and longest has been my mom. She not…Read more »
A Heart at Peace
 A heart at peace gives life to the body, Proverbs 14:30 NIV And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 ESV The shadow shimmers across the floor as the leaves outside dance in the wind. The sunlight ebbs and flows between…Read more »
