The Worst Oppressor
Our news is full of “the worsts” – the worst story, the worst movie, the worst politician, the worst oppression. Most of these assessments cover only the veneer of truth. Many believers wrestle with serious oppressive difficulties. What does that mean? Oppressive means “inflicting hardship on a subordinate group.” And subordinate means, “lower in rank.” […]
Wholehearted Devotion
I constantly feel the pull to multitask. We are experts at multitasking, but the soul cannot multitask its primary allegiance. To be wholehearted is to have a single, driving ambition that colors every other desire. To be wholeheartedly devoted is to trade the safety of the shore for the depth of the sea. Think of […]
The Lord, Our Keeper
Many of us have experienced the responsibility of dispersing our parents’ property when they pass away. Sadly, we often find that the items they valued are not “worth keeping” in the eyes of others. Scripture tells us that we are much more valuable than the birds of the air (Proverbs 3: 3-4). Many scriptures emphasize […]
The Counting Game
Written in the latter part of David’s life, Psalm 103:2 finds him talking to his soul! “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not ALL His benefits.” This verse reveals that, sometimes, we Do need to speak to ourselves and secondly, that we tend to forget even important things. The last phrase is a […]
Visible to the Invisible One
As I watch the late afternoon sun cast long shadows, I find myself reflecting on the name El Roi, “the God who sees.” It’s the name that resonates deeply within the quiet corners of my soul, especially when I feel unseen, unheard, or utterly alone. We all have those moments, don’t we? Times when the […]