As She Lived

I didn’t know Jesus when I had my mother with me. I failed so often in my expression of love. But, her prayers availed much. I’m saved today, and I will see her again. Dear Lord, thank you for showing me that my mother’s greatest battle was not against material lack...

Beloved Unbeliever II

A wise soul cried out to Jesus, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Unbelief is the struggle of the human soul to come to terms with God’s perfect love.”  In contrite repentance I surrender my doubt and fear, and receive by faith your loving call...

Beloved Unbeliever

Someone once said that if God could be psychoanalyzed, it would be concluded that His love for us is obsessive-compulsive. In Psalm 8:4 David ponders, “What is man that you are mindful of him…?” Dear Father, you love us because you are love! You can be one with us...

After Birth

Jesus Christ, the last Adam. His obedient death forged a birth canal for all who would come after Him by the Spirit.Abba Father, I thank you for abounding grace. From the mountain to the valley, you are my present help in this life, after birth.After BirthFor most of...

Affirmative Action

“…I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked,” (Psalm 84:10). And now through the blood of His cross, I am more than a doorkeeper. By the Holy Spirit, I am a temple of God’s presence.Abba Father, I thank you for “A new...

But, if Not

Jesus forsook His own will for that of the Father’s. As His followers we are called to do the same.Father God, I thank you for a Savior who passed the test at Gethsemane and set an example that I could follow by grace. All praises for a King whose rule is flawless and...