By a new way… You routinely lead me in a way I have not been before. It’s always unfamiliar and, sometimes, maybe even uncomfortable. Your call to a new way challenges me, but here is Your promise – “I will lead them in paths they have not known; I will make darkness light before them; … Continue reading
Purposed. I know that Your plans and purposes prevail. I know it. Your sovereign hand does it and it can not be undone. I praise the One who reigns over every thing. Big or small, heartache or joy, they all somehow orchestrate into Your purposes. History ‘in a flash’ reveals Your word to be always … Continue reading
Adorned. Bride. Beauty. Robed. Forgiven. Realized.* The work of Your hand and Your love are deep and life-engaging. Creating-anew life from the places it simply didn’t exist before. But not just any life. Adorned. Ornamented with color and beauty that is vibrant and reflective of something truly alive. Jewels of joy & grace & peace … Continue reading
Constricted. You spoke to me yesterday* about Your new & living way. How much I need it – and look forward to its evolving presence in me. Certainly, already, it has rearranged my ways – but this season holds a new victory ready to emerge. I have wrestled all my adult days with the feeling … Continue reading
See. “Behold, I make all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Continue reading
Alert. Today You speak to me more about the rhythm of abiding*. I’m thinking of Moses, who chose to strike the rock rather than speak to it*…of Saul who offered sacrifices without Your blessing*…and the Israelites who didn’t proceed to battle*. And, on a more positive note, the story about You rustling in the trees*. … Continue reading
Wanderings. I’ve been standing on the edge of the Jordan listening, and a story that I am familiar with is taking on new meaning. Moses is recounting the sad tale of the generation that didn’t make it through the wanderings of the wilderness. He’s reviewing the command, their complaints, his encouragement, and then reveals the … Continue reading
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