The Old Testament speaks of the Feast of Lights, which is most commonly known as Hanukkah. It celebrates the miracle of oil supplied for temple service. Interestingly, there are several verses that combine light and life. Could there possibly be a connection? Psalm 119:105 says the “Word is a lamp to my feet and a… Continue reading The Light of Life
Category: Prayer
Our Kind Keeper
It is a humbling experience when people do nice things for us. In many ways, I confess, I am spoiled rotten to the core. This week I noticed several ways in which others expressed kindness to me. One was a surprise gift of the most divine drink from a well-known chain, affectionately named the "Medicine… Continue reading Our Kind Keeper
Indwelling into the Image
When I think of image and what I see in a mirror, what comes to mind is the cat looking into a mirror or his shadow and seeing a lion. I wonder what we see when we see an image of ourselves. It is intriguing that at the very point of salvation, the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Indwelling into the Image
Faith Connection: Hiding Place of Hope
As children, we most likely played Hide and Seek. Finding that secret place and staying as quiet as possible so we could not be found. If we were really good, we drove our playmates crazy for what seemed like hours. When it was your turn to hide, why did you choose a particular place? Was… Continue reading Faith Connection: Hiding Place of Hope
Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! We are discovering various attributes of God and how we can connect them to our lives. This week, we look at God as a good and gracious gentleman. One of the best songs that I think describes God, especially as a good and gracious gentleman, is Good Good Father by… Continue reading Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman
Faith Connection: Faithful and Forgiving Friend
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! It is my prayer you find these explorations of God's attributes encouraging. It has been exciting to delve into these aspects and refocus on the greatness of our wonderful God. This week, we look at His faithfulness, His forgiveness, and His friendship. The Bible is full of stories that reinforce… Continue reading Faith Connection: Faithful and Forgiving Friend
Faith Connection: Eternally Enough
Welcome back to Faith Connections! This week, we focus on God's attributes of being eternally enough. Yes, these attributes go together. Stay with me, as I try to unpack them. He is eternal. That is, He has always been and will always be. There is no point of beginning or end for God. He just… Continue reading Faith Connection: Eternally Enough
Faith Connection: Our Delightful Defender and Deliverer
Several of my previous blogs have focused on delight and joy. As you can probably imagine, I recognize God as my delight. He is my joy. A couple of the reasons He is my delight: He is my Defender and my Deliverer. As Defender, He goes before me. He fights the battles for me. One… Continue reading Faith Connection: Our Delightful Defender and Deliverer
Faith Connection: Our Compassionate Comforter and Counselor
When we think of needing a comforter, we may turn our mind to someone or something precious to us. It could be the loss of a family member, friend, job, health, or treasured item. We may think of comforting others, such as a crying baby or a friend who is struggling during a difficult time.… Continue reading Faith Connection: Our Compassionate Comforter and Counselor
Faith Connection: Our Banner
When we think of banners, we may think of flags waving at football games or what beauty contestants wear at pageants. A movie may portray a scene with two armies in a valley or on the crest of hills and facing each other. Each army has a separate flag, or banner, with specific colors, emblems,… Continue reading Faith Connection: Our Banner
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