He had affirmed her. When others told her no, when her sister said it wasn’t proper, when society said you can’t, Jesus welcomed her to sit at His feet, learn from Him. She was grateful. He had rescued her. She and her sister loss their brother, their provider. They mourned. They thought all hope was gone and Jesus came, raised her brother from the dead and restored their family. So...
For Every Mountain
Yesterday, as I was driving home, the song, “For Every Mountain “ popped up in my playlist. I imagine the drivers next to me thought I had lost it. My car kept reminding me: “steering is required.” The song just reminded of how good God has been to me. I was so overwhelmed with God’s goodness and His faithfulness over my life. Every time I feared there wasn’t. enough, He...
You Win!
David was simply walking in his gifts as warrior and fearless leader. But this angered his mentor, Saul, so that Saul sought to kill David. He pursued him, plotted against him, sent men to spy on him. Simply because David was being who God called him to be. Saul represents the enemy of our souls in this story. He is infuriated when we simply walk in our God-given gifts. The...
Exuberance
I must admit when I see others exuberant in worship, I can be somewhat of a cynic. I wonder if it is sincere or just an act. (I know my thoughts are wrong but don’t judge me as I struggle with judging others.) But as I read His Word, I find God has called us to exuberant, joyful, passionate worship. And I have not read where He excuses us from...
The Rocks Cry Out
I was at my daughter’s choir concert and noticed many of the songs performed were a praise to God. It’s interesting to me that many of the classical choir pieces are old hymns and spirituals that people of varying faiths and beliefs sing daily. God will be praised! Even today, around this nation many people are declaring, “Thank God it’s Friday”. God will be praised! The atheist, the agnostic will...