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
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” Psalm 28:7 This is huge: it changed the way I view my relationship with Jesus, especially when I’m experiencing regret and guilt and am anxious to face him after making poor choices. What was Judas’ response to his shame, … Continue reading Trust, by Melissa Carey
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
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27). Puzzle season. Okay, technically where I live, we haven’t even made it into fall yet, but every winter, when the days are short and the nights are long, I look forward to working jigsaw puzzles. … Continue reading Part, by Lori Altebaumer
“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