I Know You Understand

The men who were guarding Jesusbegan mocking and beating him.Luke 22:63 (NIV) Oh, Lord, it is so hard to stand up for what is right and true. And when I do, sometimes people mock me. Amazingly, some of those people who taunt and ostracize me are Christians! How can...

The Best for Last

And said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”John 2:10 (NIV) Lord, when I see trials, help me to remember this powerful Scripture. That You are the...

Believe in Me

For God so loved the worldthat he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perishbut have eternal life.John 3:16 (NIV) Jesus, I was listening to a podcast that assured me my life would be beautiful if I would just believe in myself. This was...

Afraid to be Still

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Dear Lord, it’s all too much now. Too much chaos and clamor. And too much TV and social media! I need quiet waters and to be still before...

The Roadblock

Jesus replied, “What is impossible with manis possible with God.”Luke 18:27 (NIV) Dearest Lord, I have hit an impossible roadblock today. Actually, these barriers seem to be popping up all over the place. Right here in my foggy brain, in my pathetic career, my...

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