That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 “Why do trees grow up?” A simple question from my four-year-old grandson. He meant in a literal sense. My answer to him was “They are reaching for the sun so they can grow big and strong.” But … Continue reading Trees, by Lori Altebaumer
You will certainly wear out both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you. You can’t do it alone. Exodus 18:18 I just released a book. My 17th. I don’t tell you that because I want you to buy it (although you can totally learn more about it … Continue reading Alone, by Kristi Ann Hunter
From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16 NIV Do you love your body? Your body ‘of work’? Your body of which Christ is the Head? Some of these are harder than others. We might … Continue reading Body, by Catherine Hutton
“Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” Nehemiah 4:2c Several years ago I had the privilege of visiting Pompeii, Italy. This city on the coast of Italy was once a thriving metropolis of wealthy, powerful Romans. Until Mount Vesuvius covered it in layer upon layer of volcanic ash, … Continue reading Rubble, by Kristi Ann Hunter
Moses also said, “You will know that it was the Lord when he gives you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we? You are not grumbling against us, but against the Lord.” Exodus 16:8 In the … Continue reading Grumbling, by Catherine Hutton