Grace: Immanuel, God with Us Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com When my first child arrived, my nineteen-year-old self-fancied herself prepared for this event. Kylie’s birth …
A Song of Grace, part 1
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nights are long when struggles weigh heavy. Most of those nights draw me into prayer since sleep just laughs …
A Song in Sorrow
Isaiah 53:5-6 Surely he hath borne our griefs,and carried our sorrows:yet we did esteem him stricken,smitten of God, and afflicted.But he was wounded for our transgressions,he was bruised for our iniquities:the chastisement of our peace was upon him;and with his stripes we are healed. Sorrow clenched my hand And led me through the vale. Her …
The Song of the Warrior
The Song of the Interceder
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. There is nothing much darker in life than a parent’s broken heart over a prodigal. Broken hearts need not be limited to parents, however. It could …
A Song of Stillness
Psalms 46:10-11Be still, and know that I am God:I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.The LORD of hosts is with us;the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Be still, O my soul And wait for His voice, Who stilleth the waters When they churn and they rise. …
The Song of His Love
Photo by David Dibert on Pexels.com Growing up, my family and I began attending a small church in a rural area of Kansas. Two ladies had come by our house inviting people to attend, and because I was of the magic age of six, I could begin riding the bus. From the first step …
The Song of His Voice
Job 23:11-12My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips;I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. The voice of the Lord Roars above the deep. The voice of His command Thunders in the stormy …
The Song of His Word
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com The day that you met Me, Your love overflowed. Your heart was so thankful, Your joyful face glowed. There was nothing I asked You weren’t willing to do; My Word spoke It’s Truth Your love hastened to pursue. But now your heart’s door Stands coldly fast closed. Though I …
A Song of Rest
I laid me down and slept;I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 3:5, 4:8 Izzie walking herself We recently added a beautiful, apricot-colored double doodle to our family. Izzie’s bouncing energy makes her whole-body wag …
His Song in the Night 