he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Luke 7:19 We are heading into the holidays. The weight of expectation is looming in stores, children’s eyes, and for many charities who see a huge uptick in demand at this time. But what about … Continue reading Expect, by Debb Hackett
On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Psalm 63:6 Today begins Baby Loss Awareness week. This morning, my husband and I attended the opening of a memorial garden, made of brightly colored windmills, to remember our little lost love. This is the first time we will have … Continue reading Remember, by Debb Hackett
‘But He said to me, “My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch … Continue reading Enough, by Debb Hackett
‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.‘ Romans 12:2 Does this challenge anyone else? It’s currently kicking my you know what. I’ve always believed transformation would happen gradually over time. … Continue reading Transformed, by Debb Hackett
Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:13 I don’t know about you, but I’m familiar with the word render, which sort of means to make, but less so the word rend, … Continue reading Rend, by Debb Hackett