You can enter into my sanctuary, stay in my presence. You have been made spotless, righteous, a fitting bride. You may enter in and stay, oh beautiful one. You radiate with beauty; you shine with glory because you behold the radiant One. Stay in the…
Martha and Lazarus had a sister named Mary (of Bethany). Her name derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which could mean beloved or bitter. It sounds like the way our lives can turn out with one pivotal choice —what we decide to do with Jesus.…
Open your heart to receive the sound of my love. It reverberates within you—healing and revealing. You are a cherished daughter, kept safe in my love. I will never fail you. I will cover you and protect you. I am your stronghold, and you are…
Come, and come quickly. The time is at hand. You must run to me and hide in me. The time is now. Don’t wait until it’s too late. If you hear my voice calling to you, come quickly and stay. Put down what you’re doing…
I see you there in the wilderness, seemingly alone. Thirsty for living water to quench your soul. You’re waiting on me and I will come to you in the waiting. I will be by your side as you reach out to me in expectation. I…
Run to me. I am your hiding place. Come away with me from all the cares and run to my comforting embrace. I am your safe place. It’s time to be near my heart. You’ve been so far for too long. I know you’re bruised…
When we are broken in body, soul, or spirit, we can bring ourselves to God, and He will begin the healing work within us. This is a tender time, and it can be a stretched-out season, often called a wilderness. We will sense our deep…
Do not fear, for I am near. You will not be overcome with the cares of this world or the weight of oppression. I am your deliverer. My peace I give to you. I will cover you with my pinions. You will be safe in…
Do not weep for yesterday for tomorrow promises good things. Trust me to deliver the good news to your soul. Every day brings with it the opportunity to embrace the truth with riches of love and peace. Don’t look to anyone around you to satisfy…
I will redeem the time that was stolen from you. I can do in a day what the enemy stole in years. Turn to me and trust me, your maker and your God. I hold all the pieces of your life in my hands. I…
Uncovering the mysteries unveiled by creation is an exciting journey into the fringes of the fringes of God’s knowledge and creative power. Take mussels, for example. They have the remarkable ability to attach themselves to rocks and to each other. Mussels adhere to surfaces using…
I recently watched a video of ibexes scaling the vertical wall of a dam to obtain salt and other minerals that are missing from their plant-based diet for proper bone, nerve, and muscle function. Once they make it to the top, they lick the salt…