Today, I just want to look up. To a place above the clatter of my thoughts. Higher than the clamor inside my head and outside my door. To a place beyond my understanding. Where I can loosen my grip and surrender control of situations, people and things. Where I can slip my hand into the […]
For In the time of trouble He shall hide thee in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me, He shall set me upon a rock. Context: Psalm 27:1 The lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear…Psalm 27:4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that […]
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you Context: 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore, under the mighty hand of God and so that at the proper time He may exalt you… 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, […]
The lively sounds of the swimmers in the nearby breakers drowned out the nine-year old boy’s frantic cries for help. The day had begun with all the promise of a day at the beach. The boy, his two older brothers and their mom piled into the car. They brought all they would need. Towels, a […]
On the morning of my cataract surgery I rose early unable to sleep in anticipation. At 3:30 I sat in my brown velvet recliner just before dawn. A plaintive cry broke my thoughts. It sounded like a kitten calling for its mother. The cries persisted until I turned on the porch light and looked out. […]