Musings

Our Refuge in the Less Than Hallmark

Thoughts at Christmas Time Part Three of Four   He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will…

By the Light of the Moon

Thoughts at Christmas Time Part Two of Four   “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his…

Gently He Came

Thoughts at Christmas Time Part One of Four Tell Daughter Zion “Look, your King is coming to you, gentle, and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal…

Roses in November

I will climb up to my watchtower and stand at my guardpost. There I will wait to see what the LORD says and how he will answer my complaint. —Habakkuk…

Give Thanks. Even When?

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” —1 Chronicles 16:34 What if God never heals your sick child? What if God never…

Provoked to Prayer

“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the…

The Beautiful Humility of a Grateful Heart

You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and…

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Today’s Musing is from Margaret Fowler. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us. —Ephesians 5:2a (NKJV) I am weak, but Thou art strong, Jesus, keep me from…

Noticing God in Ordinary Moments

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and…

Christ in You the Hope of Glory

To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. —Colossians…

Ups and Downs

“The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.”…

This Calls for Patient Endurance

This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus. –Revelation 14:12 NIV Life is not always full…