“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8 When did you feel nearest to God? Maybe your palms tingled with power as you prayed over a sick friend in Jesus’ name. Maybe you felt God’s presence when you gave a eulogy, or when the majesty of a bright blue sky … Continue reading Near, by Melissa Carey
Write down for the coming generations what the Lord has done so that people not yet born will praise him. Psalm 102:18 I have a small, bright yellow notebook that I keep on my bedside table. I have had it for decades. It has a delicate shantung silk cover. Little pieces of flowers and herbs … Continue reading Write, by Melissa Carey
“And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven.” Revelation 12:7-9 Remember when you were a kid and would watch the old Charlie Brown TV specials? You could always understand the children, but whenever … Continue reading Place, by Melissa Carey
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
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Roman’s 15:7 We all have “difficult to love” people in our lives. People for whom we ache. We watch them stumble on the path to following God. We see them making choices that shut God out of their life. … Continue reading Accept, by Melissa Carey