From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind. Psalm 33:13 The microwave beeper was wonky that morning, then my car door chime sounded strange on the very same day that one of my earbuds stopped working. Sigh. Three electronic malfunctions in one day seemed an excessive coincidence…except they WEREN’T electronic malfunctions. Turns out … Continue reading Sees, by Melissa Carey
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Wait, by Melissa Carey
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him Psalm 37:7 When I was a mom of youngsters, I always found the concept of Advent rather ironic. There were cookies to bake, presents to wrap, cards to write and a house to clean. Advent was anything but a peaceful time to calmly prepare my … Continue reading Wait, by Melissa Carey
Neglect, by Melissa Carey
For this reason it is crucial for us to pay especially close attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved to be firm, and every violation and disobedience received a just payback, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Hebrews … Continue reading Neglect, by Melissa Carey
Sure, by Melissa Carey
“Now, faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of we what we cannot see.“ Hebrews 11:1 Someone I care very much about received unexpected news last week that rocked her world. A frightening diagnosis for the most important person in her life. I cannot begin to walk in her shoes. Earlier this month, … Continue reading Sure, by Melissa Carey
Communion, by Melissa Carey
‘”The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.”‘ 2 Corinthians 13:14 Earlier this month I sat in a Baroque church in Central Europe. I was overwhelmed by the splendor displayed everywhere my eye alit. A sister in Christ leaned over, “If … Continue reading Communion, by Melissa Carey