My Father’s Hands
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.” ~Psalm 134:2 Ever really look closely at the hands raised around you? Each pair tells a story. Some are youthful, some large, some with age spots and wrinkles, some have manicured nails, others are weathered and some are stained with their life’s work. That’s […]
Lord of the Fire
Most everyone has heard the story of the three Hebrew children who were thrown into the fire. They were seen walking in the furnace with another one who looked like “the son of the gods.” I read this passage recently and saw something I had always missed. The king was so furious at their refusal […]
Bowl Tipping Prayers
Where are the drought busting, mountain moving, bowl tipping, prayers of God’s people? How do we get from here to there? The short answer is, I don’t know. I come to the table with more questions than answers, communing with The Bread of Life but still hungry. How about you? I see in 1 Kings: […]
Problems with Pronouns
Ever notice how much confusion there is about pronouns in our culture? The following are some glorious promises from The Great I Am. I’m grateful our Lord is the I and we are the YOU. Not confusing at all. I will never leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5) I have loved you with an everlasting […]
Sit Here
“Sitting shiva” is an ancient Jewish custom of mourning. Beginning on the funeral day of a family member, the family begins a seven day period of grieving for their loved one. As they isolate with no fanfare, they formally dispense with “business as usual” and welcome relatives and friends to come sit with them, honoring […]