And to Adam he said, “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,’ cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles … Continue reading A Thorny Problem
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Perspective

While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.Luke 24:15-16 Some things never change. When Jesus of Nazareth walked the dusty streets of the Middle East as a Man, His ministry evoked a wide range of emotions from God's chosen people. He … Continue reading Perspective
Friday Flora: Insidious

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it." (Genesis 4:7, NIV) For the last couple of years, my husband has engaged in a fierce battle against … Continue reading Friday Flora: Insidious

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Wisdom Seeker: Day 28

Meditation on Proverbs 28
Wisdom Seeker: Day 10

Meditation on Proverbs 10
Tuesday Prayer: Forsaking Sin

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity. Proverbs 28:13-14 Gracious Savior, we are so very thankful that You are patient and merciful; slow to anger, always just, and … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Forsaking Sin
Tuesday Prayer: Godly Grief

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10)2 Corinthians 7:10 Perfect Father, Your word tells us that You reprove and discipline those You love, reminding us to be zealous and repent of our sin (Rev. 3:19). Today we want to thank You for giving … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Godly Grief
Taking It Personally

Taking the letters to the churches personally
Tuesday Prayer: A Prayer for Lent

A prayer of repentance and for spiritual renewal