Deal Bountifully
As I study Psalm 119, I’m drawn to verse 17 and this request: Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. I think about the need to experience God’s goodness and bounty in order to continue living obediently to God. As I read this verse, I think of someone saying to […]
Psalm 119–Over and Over
I’m challenging myself to read Psalm 119 in the morning and in the evening; I’m trying to commit the whole thing to memory! If you’d like to read Psalm 119 every day in September, let’s do it together. I’ve heard Charles Spurgeon recommended that everyone memorize this psalm, and it’s also said that William Wilberforce […]
In Poor Conditions
My friend reminded me this morning of a beautiful principle of living with flair: thriving in poor conditions. She showed me a picture of her morning glories that “only bloom when not well-watered or fertilized.” I immediately remembered my orchids which seem to “thrive on neglect.” I also thought of my daughter’s wise words about […]
Greek Night for Dinner
If you need a great idea for dinner, don’t forget the the simplicity of stuffing pita bread will all sorts of fillings. I love how everyone can customize their pita. We lay out a platter of sliced tomato, cucumber, lettuce, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and goat cheese, red onion, assorted olives, and tzatziki sauce. […]
Work Your Plan
Today I learned about the best time of day to make decisions about your day. It’s in the morning (for most of us!) In the morning, when you feel great (perhaps after your coffee, Bible reading time, journaling, showering), plan out your day. Choose what you’ll eat in advance. Decide when to exercise. Choose what […]
Send the Ravens
Lately, my husband and I have been asking God to “send the ravens.” It’s also a phrase I’m using with some of my friends who are going through a difficult time. Of course, the ravens refer to a moment in 1 Kings 17:2-6 when Elijah must hide in the Kerith Ravine. I imagine his loneliness […]
Early Little Carrot Harvest
As we prepare for autumn in the garden, we decided to go ahead and clean up the carrot garden. Here is our early harvest. If we waited to harvest in the fall, we’d have much bigger carrots! There’s always next year! I love the secret growth of carrots!
As My Helper
I love the part of Psalm 119 where the priest writes, “Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall […]
Listing the Weaknesses
I’m learning more and more about how God’s power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 reads: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. I would like the power of Christ to […]
All God Did Then and Now
I currently can’t take my eyes off of Exodus 6:2-9. In my normal fashion, I find myself so enamored with the verbs of God. I bolded them for you below. Verse 3 matters because the two names of God show a God of covenant action. He can save, and He will. You can read about […]