Cold World
It is a beautiful morning, Father – another gracious gift, one of an incalculable number of gifts, from Your almighty hand! All praise to my God and Creator! Amen! Regardless of where we live, north or south, or the season in...
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Not Consumed
Father, as I sit here with You this morning, I am watching the fire as it dances about in the stove. It has an alluring beauty, but as the minutes tick by, the wood, once whole and solid, is consumed. Yes, it is used up, but in...
Read MoreReverent Fear
Good morning, Father! I am so grateful for Your hand upon my shoulder throughout the day, yesterday. Your palpable presence was invigorating and such an encouragement! I know You are always with me, but yesterday was just extra...
Read MoreA Single Spark
Father, You are the anchor in my life. You are what keeps me grounded. Thank You for Your presence. Thank You for Your patience. Thank You for Your love that is in constant pursuit of me. James 3:2-12 (<<click here to read...
Read MoreEmber on the Hearth
Father, in the midst of the cold, we should come to You to warm our souls. I am so grateful that though this world may be a cold, cold place (not temperature-wise but how people treat people), we can come to You for a...
Read MoreBleed Love
Once more, Father, I give this day over to You. Thank You for being at the helm of my life. Yesterday, I know You were with me. You guided my thoughts, enabling me to live out Your will in my life. You enabled me to be kind when...
Read MoreThou Shalt Not Quench!
Father, I enjoy our time together and greatly benefit from it. By no means am I in tip-top shape spiritually, and I surely need these daily “spiritual” calisthenics. Thank You, Father, for Your patience. Please help me to be...
Read MoreThe Three Little Pigs and Me
Ah, I’m finally back at a time when my brain is a bit more fresh. Father, speak through me Your word. I would plead for Your impact on my small corner of the world. 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreWhat I Expected?
Praise the Lord, everything he has created, ….everything in all his kingdom. Let all that I am praise the Lord. Psalm 103:22 NLT Revelation 1:12-16 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, I’ve read and heard this passage...
Read MoreCold, Cold World
Thank You, Father, for safe travels and for watching over us bus drivers on our trip to Columbus. There were a couple of close calls, but I believe You answered my prayers and kept harm at bay. All praise to You! 1 John 4:8-19...
Read MoreSitting on the Hearth
Father, I must admit that rainy, dreary days like today can be downers. But I would ask that You would help me to be grateful that I can eat here and have nowhere to be until my afternoon routes. Plus, there is sunshine in my...
Read MoreDon’t Quench the Spirit!
Heavenly Father, I am stretched with all the things that are taking place in recent days and my mind seems far off, but I desperately want to share a word from You that would meet the needs of those far and near. Bless my meager...
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