We recently experienced very heavy rains for several days, which resulted in lots of flooding in our village. A flooding river changed course and caused lots of destruction. We prayed for God’s care. Just before we attempted to drive down our long gravel driveway, which had become a raging river reaching up to the doors… Continue reading Phi 4v7 – Peace in the flood
We recently visited an eco cabin in the mountains where birds were abundant. They were very playful and comfortable with our presence. As soon as we sat down on the deck, the birds would perch nearby, looking for food. A huge storm was brewing, and I wondered where the birds would go to shelter from… Continue reading Mat 6v26 – Unfettered and free
Have you ever been in a plane when there is turbulence? Smooth sailing through the air, and then suddenly boom ba, you are shaking up and down like you’re in a washing machine! I am sure there may be one or two gasps sometimes but never panic. No one ever screams, “The plane is falling”… Continue reading Joh 14v27 – Peace onboard
Some years ago, I watched in awe and trepidation as Nik Wallenda stepped out onto a thin wire stretched across the Grand Canyon with no safety devices. Nik became the first person to complete the 457-meter walk across the Grand Canyon. With strong winds and dangerous cable vibrations, there were some heart-stopping moments, especially when… Continue reading Luk 5v16 – Dangerous Vibrations
“I am so blessed,” she says as I listen to her voice message. “God is amazing”, she concludes with joy as her message ends. At 82 years of age and living alone, you might think Rosemary has shared a message about some windfall gain or other fortuitous event. However, she has just told me about… Continue reading Psa 23v4 – 82 and alone
Falling is never something we want to do. Think about riding a bike; you will never tell yourself, “Yeah, I think I’ll just go ahead and fall right over there”. We usually try to avoid such experiences. However, if you have noticed someone who is very good at a sport, you will have also noticed… Continue reading Psa 56v4 – Falling for God
Life is complex and full of issues and challenges. We struggle to solve our problems. We wrestle with anxiety. We carry heavy burdens. Yet amid all this, young children have total peace and joy. They live in faith and trust. And this trust is abundantly answered. They provide nothing for themselves, and yet everything is… Continue reading Luk 18v17 – The Father’s house
You are out at sea in a ferocious storm. You have lost complete control of the ship. The rudder has been damaged, and it’s just you and the turbulent 20-foot waves around you. What is your response to this deadly calamity? There is a saying, “There are no atheists on a sinking ship”. It is… Continue reading Isa 45v22 – Look to God
Friday is past. Sunday is coming, Saturday is between. The King of life crucified. Silence. Waiting. Jesus asleep in the tomb, his disciples afraid, uncertain, alone. Friday is past. Sunday is coming, Saturday is between. Between yesterday and tomorrow, between the known and unknown, between despair and joy, between death and life. But here, in… Continue reading Exo 25v22 – Between
How are you feeling this week? Tired, Stressed, Anxious, Overwhelmed with your to-do list? All too often, this is how we feel. What would you choose if someone said they would give you any two gifts you want to help you through your week? Extra money? More time? More patience? More energy? What’s the point… Continue reading Isa 26v3-4 – Two gifts