I couldn't get up last night. I wanted to come and write something to You, Abba... but You had pinned me down. I couldn't get up... and I didn't want to. I was lying down on the couch, covered with a soft blanket. Taking a "cat nap." Except it was Skippy, our dear cat, who was napping....
I have watched almost every televised debate and town hall meeting leading up to this year's Presidential election. Maybe it's the times we are in. Is this not the most significant election of my lifetime, Lord? At least, to date? We have two political parties, though sometimes it's hard to distinguish between them. What they...
It has been a long time since I wept in church, Lord. Today, I couldn't help myself. We were about to take communion. In a church we have attended only a few times. We have been visiting various churches in recent months. I have been asking You to lead us to the congregation You would have us...
I had a sudden memory just now, Lord. A vivid memory from years past, when I lived where winters were frigid and, often, snowy. The memory of a crocus pushing through the frozen ground. Emerging from under its snowy blanket, as if finally realizing it was time to Wake Up. I remember its Breathtaking Beauty, made all the more magnificent by...
I have a lot on my mind today, Lord. Later this year, we will be voting in what I believe may be the most important presidential election of my lifetime. So what is the latest political "weather" forecast? 100% chance of Anger. Heavy accumulation of Insults and Personal Attacks expected. Widespread Damage likely. "Each of you...
What if there had been only one shepherd in the fields that night? The fields outside Bethlehem? The night when one angel (and then many angels) appeared with Good News for All People? "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of...
"Draw me nearer, Lord. Never let me go. Closer to Your heart. Draw me nearer, Lord." (By Design, from their CD "Sacred Refuge") This was the song on my heart as I awoke this morning. So I played it... and got goosebumps as You did just as I had asked You, Lord! Oh, Abba! Jesus!...
By Your grace, Lord, I fell in love with Spanish when I was in the seventh grade. I had no previous experience with it. I didn't know anyone who spoke it. I only knew I had chosen to take it in school. Why? Because studying a foreign language was a school requirement. Only two options...
I met a doctor yesterday. A specialist. I had gone there with a friend who wanted some help in listening and discerning as we both asked questions. It wasn't a trivial thing -- the surgery this doctor was proposing. So why did it seem like the doctor was somewhat offended that we had questions? I...
It was a little question, really... or so I thought. I just didn't realize how BIG Your answer would be, Lord! This morning, I asked You: "How could I 'hallow' Your name today in a unique way?" -- i.e., revere, respect, and honor it as holy? After all, You did ask us to do this when...
