I’ve been reading through the historical books of the Old Testament- particularly Ezra and Nehemiah. I’ve noticed, as well in 1 and 2 Chronicles, there are a plethora of names. So many, that often they’re hard to pronounce. Most of the time, we’ll just skip over them, to save time and frustration. But when using a screen reader, I have to read all through them, since that’s the way it works. It reminded me of Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Most of these names …
Call To Me
March 19, 1997- a date that is indelibly etched in my memory. From 5:00 pm, to 1:00 am, our little son cried without stopping. He was two months old, and we figured that this was his bout with colic. My hubby and I tried everything, rocking, singing, walking him around, nothing worked. I even prayed, with tears streaming down my cheeks. Little James wouldn’t relent. At almost 1:00 am, he slipped into a sleep of exhaustion. So did my hubby and I. I was so upset. I asked God to calm me and the baby down, so we could get …
Praying Not Complaining
Another devotional I read earlier today is a good one. In it, the author shares about how King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return back to Jerusalem, to rebuild their Temple. He notes that if God could change The King of Persia, then he could surely change the leaders’ minds of our land, whether city, state, or national. Since we’re coming up to a Presidential election next year, it behooves us to pray for our leaders, rather than complaining. We need God’s guidance in choosing the right person for the job. So far, all I’ve heard is bluster, no substance, …
There’s a Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On!
“There’s A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On!” I borrowed my title from a Jerry Lee Lewis, hit from the 50s, describing the latest dance craze. But, in: Psalm 29:8, “The voice of the Lord shakes the desert; the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh.“ The Lord’s voice is shaking up the Kadesh Desert. A couple of other translations use the words, “trembles,” or “quakes.” Sounds like an earthquake to me, doesn’t it to you? While I’ve been pondering these devotional entries, I’ve noticed that these words used are ones we’re so familiar with i.e. the weather. Earthquakes, cyclones, hurricanes, …
Do You Hear Those Wings?
Do You Hear Those Wings? Ever heard the sound of a hummingbird, as it flits in front of a flower, or a bird feeder? I have, and it’s amazing. In Ezekiel and John respectfully, God voice is described like “the sound of angel’s wings.” Ezekiel 1:24,“When they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, a tumult like the noise of an army; and when they stood still, they let down their wings.” Ezekiel 1:28, “Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy …
When God’s Voice Thunders
Recently, we had a series of pretty loud thunderstorms. The lightning was crackling like whips, as I listened to our late night newscaster report on them. Every time the thunder roared and the lightning blinked, his face cringed. It was pretty powerful. The news anchor even said, “Sounds like the angels are bowling.” I laughed. I can remember my Dad telling me when this happened, “The Devil’s beating his wife.” Usually, when I hear the thunder, I’d matter-of-factly say, “Yes, Lord!” I wasn’t trying to be smug or cute. I was merely answering to God letting His earth know He …