"For not even His brothers were believing in Him.” John 7:5 Sometimes encouragement comes in such simple and unexpected ways. John 7:5, for instance, is a verse easily overlooked, and not exactly included in the list of the 100 most encouraging Bible verses ever. But this plain, understated historical fact offered me great reassurance this… Continue reading A Cross of Peculiarity
Category: Something Brief, Something True
Something Brief, Something True: Jesus, the Preexistent One
"Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” John 8:58 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,from you shall come forth for meone who is to be ruler in Israel,whose coming forth is from of old,from ancient days." Micah 5:2… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: Jesus, the Preexistent One
Something Brief, Something True: Peace
Today I'm participating in Aliens & Pilgrims Something Brief, Something True with this thought: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) There is nothing like a little worry or fear to ruin a perfectly peaceful day. Sometimes these irritants creep in unaware. Silent… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: Peace
Something Brief, Something True: An Acceptable Time
"But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness." Psalm 69:13 Prayer. It is such an incredible privilege and blessing to pray to God. David, a man after God's own heart, thought so. Here… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: An Acceptable Time
Something Brief, Something True: He Was Forsaken
As I finish up reading in Matthew this week I have been most blessed and encouraged to see the Lord's love triumph upon the wretched yet wondrous cross. Today I'm participating in Aliens & Pilgrims Something Brief, Something True with this thought: "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: He Was Forsaken
The Light for My Path 