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Particular Provision
I drew them with human cords, with bands of love; I fostered them like one who raises an infant to his cheeks. // Hosea 11:4 Saint Benedict, whose feast day...
Not Just A Pretty Face
Seek always the face of the Lord. // Psalm 105:4b “You’re really pretty—stunning, actually.” The statement surprised me as much as the person making it. But as I exited the...
Freedom From Thrift Store Idols
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the...
A Simple Touch
When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. // Matthew 9:25 When I think of many long nights when...
It’s A Rather Thorny Issue I Keep Having
“Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” // 2 Corinthians 12:10 The benefits of frequent...
The Overflowing Abundance of the Lord
The LORD himself will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. // Psalm 85:13 It was the beginning of our first summer in our new home. We had...
Called In Our Mess, Not To Impress
[Jesus] said, “‘Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.’” // Matthew 9:12 A light knock sounded on the bedroom door. I struggled to sit...
Straight To The Heart
“Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” // Matthew 9:2 I hated him at first, the man who hit me with his car. How he had knocked me to the asphalt...
Do Not Be Unbelieving
“Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”...
Why Are You Terrified?
“Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” // Matthew 8:26 Last year, my family carried a heavy cross as we dealt with a heartbreaking situation with one of...
Resting With Jesus
Jesus answered him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head." // Matthew 8:20 “Goodnight,” I whisper...
Just Have Faith
"Do not be afraid; just have faith." // Mark 5:36 The night of prayer began and I found myself juggling checking on my kids in childcare and having some much-needed...
