Moments with God

Have you ever felt like everything around you is falling apart? Another crisis has come, bringing feelings of fear, hurt, and anxiety to the surface. Struggling with what is ahead, you have no idea how you will make it through. Can you have hope and joy even in the midst of a crisis? Habakkuk’s prayer…

As we step back into his story, Habakkuk remains on his watchtower, his sacred place, where he recommits to his continuing trust in God. As God returns with His response, He instructs Habakkuk to write down what He is about to say. God wants the people to clearly know His plan will take place in…

Have you ever walked through a time in your life where you just didn’t understand what God was doing? You wanted to understand, but your thoughts led you to wondering where He was. Did God even care? He was being quiet at a time when you needed to hear His voice and sense His overwhelming…

I have never had much trouble with my eyes. Actually, I had never been to the eye doctor much until in recent years when constant work on the computer led me to need glasses for reading. Even after receiving a pair of reading glasses, I skipped a year before I went for an annual checkup…

Called to Plant Seeds1 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 Quietness filling the meeting room is suddenly broken by loud grumbling. In growing embarrassment, you realize your stomach has let everyone…

Eyes On The Impossible1 But when he saw the wind he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Matthew 14:30 I have always enjoyed swimming. One afternoon, when I was around six, a group of my mom’s friends with their children gathered at a home with an above-ground pool. The…

Unknown Plan1 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? Romans 11:34 Some events have the ability to shake us. We remember so clearly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news. These unknown happenings, whether good or bad, change the course of…

My thoughts often go to heaven. I want to be there. Honestly though, this morning as I contemplated heaven, it was more for selfish reasons. Once again I am dealing with an allergic reaction to something in my front flower beds. While I have not seen poison ivy lurking about, there is something my skin…

Heading home after an early morning dental appointment, I spent the drive talking with God about some concerns weighing on my heart. The sun shone brightly in the sky with some clouds floating across some of the blue. Looking up as I ascended a hill, I saw a portion of the most beautiful rainbow. Normally…

Starting the workday with a hot cup of perfectly brewed coffee flavored with cream tends to get my mind energized for the day’s tasks. So often, however, in the business of the day, I forget my coffee only to come back much later for a lukewarm sip! Not at all as good as a fresh…