And the effect of the righteous will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:17,18 These days, quiet can seem like a fantasy. We are always surrounded by noise. Even when there is no … Continue reading Quiet, by Melissa Heiland
A fierce windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But He was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him up and said to Him, “Teacher! Don’t you care that we’re going to die?” Mark 4:37-38 Jesus and crew were exhausted. Jesus … Continue reading Care, by Melissa Carey
“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” Matthew 7:7 (MSG). Some prayers are loud. While others are just like quiet footsteps, faithful to the end, I’ve discovered. Most prayers that have saved me weren’t always dramatic. They were walked. One step at a time. The same path. The same words. Through … Continue reading Ask, by Beth Duewel
He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Luke 17:6 NIV Gardening is a life-long passion of mine. Nothing brings me joy quite like planting seeds and watching them grow. Jesus used gardening parables frequently … Continue reading Seed, by Dr. Mel Tavares
“Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in praises, working wonders?” Exodus 15:11, NASB95 Several years ago I watched a television show where a man from modern times was transported back to the 1950s. As we tend to do, he utilized the word ‘awesome’ to casually … Continue reading Awesome, by Kristi Ann Hunter