Many times over the years, I have hidden in God. Wrapping myself in the security of His words, unleashing my emotions in the safety of His presence, …
the hope in the smoke
I grew up in Southern California, in east Orange County, where Santa Ana winds blow sparks into wildfires and mud slides pull houses down hillsides.I …
he stands up
There are troubles that come and drain the very will to take one more step.Those are weary days indeed.Days that all around looms a valley of death, …
faithful affliction
I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous,and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.May your unfailing love be my comfort,according to your promise …
a time for mourning, a time for standing
The Lady asked me the other day, "Mommy, who took care of us when you and Daddy were little?"I smiled, and laughed a little and tried to explain that …
the tug of it; for gibson
A few hours ago I was riding home from the hospital, carrying sadness and grief for my friends Beth and Daniel. Their baby Gibson had not been healed …
what no one can take away
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above …
the whole story
They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;they did not love …
birth pains
"Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake …
wilderness song
Therefore I am now going to allure her;I will lead her into the desertand speak tenderly to her.There I will give her back her vineyards,and will make …
living to die
I stared at the computer screen and read this post.Then I clicked a link and found the whole story.I read and I cried when I thought of a man who …
how to be happy
Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger …
