Here we are, at the end of another year of life. We look back on the last twelve months and consider hopefully what might be in our future for the next twelve. It’s a trait of our humanity, this marking of time. The God we serve exists outside of it – He is transcendent; He …
Author: sheilaalewine
Find Him Good – The Answer To Hopelessness
The story is told of a man on an African safari deep in the jungle. The guide before him had a machete and was whacking away the tall weeds and thick underbrush. The traveler, wearied and hot, asked in frustration, “Where are we? Do you know where you are taking me? Where is the path?!” …
The Love of God Poured Out
I’ve started a new study this week, Max Lucado’s Experiencing the Heart of Jesus. The sub-title is “Knowing His heart, feeling His love.” I purchased this study quite some time ago, but am just now at a point to pick it up. I’m looking forward to getting to know Jesus with fresh eyes and heart. …
The Weapon of Prayer
PSALM 149 1Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones. 2 Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King. 3 Let them praise His name with dancing; Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre. 4 For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones …
A Prayer from Psalm 119
I’m finishing up a two-week study of Psalm 119. This longest chapter in the Bible is so rich I could spend at least 22 weeks on it – one week for every eight verses. In my study, it asked the question “In what ways is each of the last eight verses (169-176) a prayer, and …
