The first word that might come to mind after “Christmas”: “merry”. This season is associated with magical holiday settings, gastronomic festivities, gorgeous “perfect gifts”, love-and-laughter-filled family dinners. But it’s also a time when people’s sorrow could be heightened when circumstances fall short of the world’s Christmas projected images. Bites of Reality… my classmate’s wife just…
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Only To Steal, Kill, and Destroy
It was only when Kuh Ledesma pointed out the word “Only” in John 10:10 that I noticed it was there. I mean I’m sure I saw it before but sometimes getting familiar with verses makes the details blend. (That’s why it’s good to study and review!) John 10:10a The thief comes only to steal and…
Psalm 23 “Japanese Version” for the Busy Person by Toyi Miyashiro
Originally posted on BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING:
Photo from this site The Lord is my pace-setter: I shall not rush. He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals He provides me with images of stillness. Which restores my serenity. He leads me in the way of efficiency through calmness of mind And his guidance…
Savoring This Moment of Grace
Dear Lord Thank You for the many graces daily, too numerous to count. Where do I begin? And I don’t see an end. You are gracious daily. I see You through others. I see You through my marriage. I see You through my family. I see You through my friends, my staff, my work. May…
Helping Fellow Believers
Two days after I participated in an event to benefit a particular ministry, here was a sweet affirmation from The Lord on YouVersion’s Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 9:15The Message (MSG) 12-15 Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and…
Why I Feel Like A Cellphone
My iPhone amazes me sometimes for the many things it can do. It’s like a mini computer, music player, camera, alarm clock, etc. But when the battery’s dead, all those capabilities are useless so I don’t want it to go dead. Every so often, I’m checking my battery level. I’m seeing a mental picture of…
Walk with the Wise
Today’s YouVersion Verse:
When You Think People Are Succeeding in Wicked Schemes
My aunt Lillian wrote this as her dedication on the book she gave over a decade ago which was a favourite easy-to-digest daily devotional, Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God Day by Day”: It is today’s YouVersion Verse of the Day. Then, I understood it as: If I loved and obeyed the Lord, He would reward me with what I…
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