God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him (Philippians 2:13, NLT). The Question “Do you think it’s okay—or even possible—to enjoy working for God? In other words, if we receive a benefit or satisfaction from a thing we do for God, does that somehow detract from … Continue reading Desire by Becky Antkowiak
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 I had a wee little “disagreement” with my dear husband of 33 years the other day, which threatened to blow up our family vacation and my reunion with the tiny people that hold my heart … Continue reading Truth, by Melissa Carey
“He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.” Hebrews 3:2. Last week, I took a road trip to a writer’s conference. Also, a detour, because of a reroute and my weird GPS, the four hours I expected to drive turned into seven and a half hours of … Continue reading Faithful by Beth Duewel
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24 When travelling, we are advised to ‘ensure we have our luggage and personal belongings with us’, especially when about to alight from a train at the station we are arriving at. The luggage tends to be the weighty … Continue reading Belong by Catherine Hutton
I have become a marvel to many, for you are my strong refuge. Psalm 71:7 NASB While on a hike in the mountains yesterday I spotted a tree growing atop of a rather large rock. Though the rock was larger than an SUV, and appeared solid, somehow this tree had found a way to take … Continue reading Marvel by Lori Altebaumer