Christmas Presence
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” —2 Corinthians 9:15 Is this the Bible verse that you normally think of when you think of Christmas? Probably not. . . .traditionally we go to the second chapter of Luke and…
“Where can I flee from Your presence?”
"That's a great idea--I would have never thought of that!" A young Army wife had shared with me something she had done to help prepare her family for her husband's upcoming deployment. Before her husband left for Iraq she had…
Putting on the Armor
“Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil’s evil tricks. For we are not fighting against human beings, but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly…
Whose Plan is it?
"I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course." —Jeremiah 10:23, NLT I had been on a remote FOB (Forward Operating Base) for several days, and was ready to get…
“We Don’t Communicate!”
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” —James 1:19b Do you feel that you and your spouse communicate well? Do you feel that the ability to communicate well can make or break your…
A Morning I Did Not Want to Happen . . .
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18 I’ll never forget that day. It was…
In Perspective
“I trust in You, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hands.” —Psalm 31:14-15a Stu Weber, the author of Tender Warrior and a Special Forces Vietnam War veteran, has written a powerful new book…
“High Flight” for Parents
“Don’t you see that children are GOD’s best gift? the fruit of the womb His generous legacy? —Psalm 127:3 (The Message) It was the end of a long day. Finally the kids were in bed. Finally the kitchen was clean…
Two Moms, Three Prayers
“Trust in the LORD with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6 Last week I received prayers by email from two friends…
You Are Not Alone
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:4 And surely I am with you always,…