Tests make me nervous. In fact, I remember lying in fourth grade to skip writing a math test. I’d been sick with the flu for several days prior, and on the day of my return to school, the teacher plunked a math test on my desk. I took one look at it, felt the fear… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: Exodus
Keep Hope Alive: Host a Celebration
Afghanistan. Haiti. Covid. Forest fires. Hurricanes. Politics. The news weighs heavy on my heart. Some people might say “Stop listening to it.” I’ve thought about doing that, but turning off the news only provides temporary relief. It soothes my soul for a little while, but it doesn’t change the reality that’s out there…. [ read more ]
Rescue at the Midnight Hour
I’ve been reading the little book, The Red Sea Rules, by Robert Morgan. As I read about the Israelites’ adventure in the desert, I envision millions of men, women, and children facing their life or death situation. The waves of the Red Sea lapped on the shore before them as the sound of pounding horse… [ read more ]
God’s Way, Not My Own
Hi everyone! I’m in Romania now and trying hard to be fully present with the precious children and youth we’ve come to serve. So–I’m hosting a guest blogger today. Welcome, Jessica Brodie as she shares her devotional thoughts with us today. Jessica Brodie is an award-winning Christian novelist, journalist, editor, blogger, and writing coach and… [ read more ]
God is Good—All the Time
God’s sense of humor makes me smile, especially when the joke’s on me. I wrote the Bible study Forever Changed exactly a year ago, and now the weekly online Bible study group of which I’m a member has chosen to use it. So, here I am, a student of my own study—learning from the things… [ read more ]
The Power of I AM
My good friend Twila Belk has written a devotional titled The Power to Be. The copy she mailed arrived hours before we left for Nepal last month, so I didn’t have a chance to open it until this week. Perfect timing, it was. I mentioned in Monday’s blog that finding my new normal is an… [ read more ]
No Surprises for God
Life often takes us by surprise. The unexpected happens and leaves us feeling frazzled or fearful. We might become angry, disappointed, dejected, or even panicked. But remembering that nothing surprises God changes everything. We ought to find consolation in knowing that God doesn’t wring His hands and fret when the unexpected strikes: “Oh my goodness,… [ read more ]
3 Reasons for Christ-Followers to Celebrate
This week was my grandson Micah’s second birthday, and we celebrated his special day with cupcakes, gifts, and a hearty round of “Happy Birthday to You.” Birthdays call for a celebration. So do weddings, anniversaries, job promotions, and the achievement of long-sought-after goals. One can never find too many reasons to throw a… [ read more ]
Help, God! I Need ——!
It’s nearly 11 AM, and I’m still wearing my housecoat. I know I need to get moving, but I’m having a hard time wondering which direction to move first. Cardboard boxes fill each room and cry for my attention. So do the bathrooms that desperately need to be cleaned. And the floors that need… [ read more ]
Trusting God When He Leads on an Illogical Path
Sometimes God’s ways baffle me. Why does He drop detours in my path when I’m trying to travel from Point A to Point B? Doesn’t He know that changing my direction messes up my plans? Doesn’t He know that His path sometimes requires more time than I’d prefer to spend on a particular journey?… [ read more ]
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