"My soul is downcast within me; therefore, I will remember You." - Psalm 42:6 We all have down days from time to time. When presented with a difficult occurrence, such as the death of a loved one, or when confronted with the unknown, we may succumb to feelings of fear and anxiety. When the waters…
Oath of Dawn (#91)
Morning is a great time to sit down and set aside time to spend with God. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our jam-packed daily lives and activities, that we feel we need to get a head start on our list. Most of the time, that means that God gets the leftovers of our…
The Adam Tree (#84)
We have all tried to create our own Eden; a place where we feel comforted, safe, and happy. We'd like to assume, and trust, that our intentions and efforts ward off all that threatens the perfect bubble we have striven to create. But like that which happened to what was once our home, that Garden…
Battlefield Banner (#74)
I woke up this morning and checked an online post. Something I usually do not like to do before I give the first part of my day to God by praying and reading His Word. Sure enough, this post was about doom and gloom, and almost instantly I started to become afraid of the future.…
Simple Prayer #47
It is a great feeling when a friend has words for you that you really needed to hear. You may be going through a difficult time, and they have words of encouragement that help lift you up. Or perhaps you are experiencing feelings of self-doubt about a certain situation, and they bring you the reassurance…