Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:2 Last week, sewage overflowed into our basement. Big, fat yuck. Fortunately, the damage was minimal and the flood turned out to be surprisingly serendipitous. The only casualty was my childhood camp trunk which was sitting in a pool of nasty water, requiring me to quickly sort through it … Continue reading Wash, by Melissa Carey
Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you. Deuteronomy 4:2 Friends – I apologize if this is garbled. I have an acute case of wedding brain. My daughter was engaged Easter weekend and within a month we have … Continue reading Add, by Melissa Carey
I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 I recently heard the admonition, “Don’t waste your wilderness.” What does that even mean? “Waste” it? My first reaction was Good Gravy! I’m just trying to crawl through the wilderness intact, dodging scorpions, keeping my footing in the shifting sands, … Continue reading Wilderness, by Melissa Carey
You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. Psalm 77:14 Does anyone really believe that? Ok, maybe back in the day, but when was the last time God parted a sea? Or ordered manna to fall from the heavens? Does God still perform miracles? Does anyone even believe in miracles … Continue reading Miracles, by Melissa Carey
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:1-5 NKJV An unwelcome return Did you ever wonder why there was “no room at the inn” for Mary? Think about it… When Caesar … Continue reading Judge, by Melissa Carey