Hosea is an uncomfortable book. It is the story of a prophet of God who marries a prostitute. It is … More
Category: God’s Presence
Cleansing the Temple
And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And … More
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherdHe is in charge, not me.I shall not want.He provides all I need (though not all that I want).He makes … More
I watched a monarch
I watched a monarch fluttering,Flower face to flower face.There are no straight linesTo a butterfly’s path,No efficiency,And yet she goes … More
Ancient Foe
And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he … More
Bedtime Blessing
Lay down your tired headAnd close your weary eyes.Let your breathing slowWhile I sing a lullaby. The day we’ve lived … More
We Do Not Know What to Do
The responsibility of leading a kingdom must have weighed heavily upon his shoulders. The news was only bad, messenger after … More
I am rich
I am rich. Grace lavished over my brokenness, the steadfast love of the Lord never ceasing and free atonement for … More
You Are the Bringer of Light
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. … More
We Are So Very Human
Some days I feel great elation: “At last! Here is the spot where I have grown! See how I did … More