Mark 6:31 (ESV) And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” It’s interesting to me that this is the word laid on my heart when it’s one of the hardest things for me to do. I’m not one to sit still for long. I like to jam-pack my … Continue reading Rest, by Kimberley Woodhouse
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 ESV I can’t think of a better place to be than under the wings of God. There we are loved, healed, protected, and kept warm eternally. Symbolically, I see an eagle shielding her eaglets from the forces of … Continue reading Under, by DiAnn Mills
From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind. Psalm 33:13 The microwave beeper was wonky that morning, then my car door chime sounded strange on the very same day that one of my earbuds stopped working. Sigh. Three electronic malfunctions in one day seemed an excessive coincidence…except they WEREN’T electronic malfunctions. Turns out … Continue reading Sees, by Melissa Carey
‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ John 1:1 Is mid January too late to restart the new year? I have some lofty goals for 2024. Probably like a lot of folks, I intend to wave goodbye to some pounds and usher in a new level of … Continue reading Beginning, by Debb Hackett
“BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL”—which, when translated, means, “GOD WITH US.” Matt 1:23 Amplified Version Immanuel, God with us. We don’t normally use all caps when we format The Word on Wednesday, but the Amplified translation uses it here and I … Continue reading Immanuel, by Debb Hackett