His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 Whatever. Such a wonderfully teenage phrase of dismissive ambivalence. I’ve lost track of how many times this word has been unleashed at me as a means to end a discussion or show lack of interest in any particular conversation. If I’m really honest, … Continue reading Whatever
You were born for this exact moment in time. (Esther 4:14, Becky’s No-nonsense Paraphrase) Time of Opportunity Throughout the Bible, the idea of a moment of opportunity at a particular time is important. “Heroes of the faith” like Jael, Rahab, Esther, Jonah, Joshua, and even Jesus acted for a specific purpose at a particular time … Continue reading Time
“I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 My mom died a few weeks ago. As she enjoyed extremely close, attentive and loving relationships with her family for 90 plus happy years here on earth and died suddenly with little pain, … Continue reading Father, by Melissa Carey
by Beth Duewel “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” Psalm 143: 8. Everyone gets to fail. Only, I call my failures faux pas. I feel pretty good that this sounds like a fancy French dessert rather than the opposite of success. But a million of us … Continue reading Unfailing
by Catherine Hutton When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Psalm 8:3-4 NIV Even as you read this, your fingers are likely scrolling through the … Continue reading Fingers