I’ve been sharing some about repetition. Specifically, when words present themselves multiple times within a few days—I notice. Perhaps God uses repetition so I will commit it to memory, to never forget His words. As I read Psalm 136, it recounts the never-ending story of …
Read MoreDead Sea vs. Living Water
Whoever thought the Dead Sea—a body of water in Israel, so salty that nothing lives in it—could be filled with freshwater and support life? Ezekiel 47 speaks about a wide river with trees on each side, flowing toward the Arabah, where it enters the Dead …
Read MoreLiving Hope
God mentions the word “valley” several times in scripture. The Valley of Achor, (trouble) Valley of Baca (tears) and also the Valley of Jehosophat (the Lord judges—Joel 3:14). We may have passed through the Valleys of Achor and Baca, but the most important valley we …
Read MoreHow Has God Protected You?
In an episode of Sthisel, a father and son are taking a shuttle bus to the son’s new yeshiva (school). During the ride, to keep them from looking at secular women, the father wisely removes his own eyeglasses and places them on his son. This …
Read MoreTrying to Trust Again
Anybody remember the lyrics to Sheryl Crow‘s song, “The First Cut is the Deepest?” Here’s a few lines: “I would have given you all of my heart But there’s someone who’s torn it apart And he’s taking just all that I had But if you …
Read MoreScars Offer Encouragement
Scars offer encouragement. In ”Turn Your Wounds Into Scars”, a YouVersion Devotional by Vijay Thangiah, he explains. “Jesus’ resurrected body had some unique abilities, like walking through closed doors and ascending into the clouds. But despite these ethereal qualities, it also had a surprising human …
Read MorePracticing Lament
In the aftermath of yet another mass shooting—this time in Boulder, Colorado, I find myself grieving again for victims and families affected. Today’s post may be appropriate as it addresses lament. I hope you practice it, taking time to grieve when you need to grieve. …
Read MoreIs There Life After Guido?
Once upon a time I worked for a small animal vet. One “small animal” patient happened to include Guido, a 180 pound Commodore/Great Pyrenees cross. My one and only encounter with Guido did not end well. Although he was tied to a wall so I …
Read MoreTrials: Blessings in Disguise?
Years ago, driving home every Thursday night after meeting with my wives care group, I’d hear Laura Story’s song, “Blessings”. It must have been on a loop to faithfully play week after week. Read the lyrics— We pray for blessings, We pray for peace, Comfort …
Read MoreThe First Valentines Day
The first Valentine’s Day after my husband and I were separated, I didn’t know how to feel. But imagine my surprise when I saw a bouquet of red roses. It wasn’t from him, it was from my battle buddy. Perhaps she sensed it would be …
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