We met on the metro on our trip home from downtown. We had both just witnessed a rather strange occurrence. A kid got off the metro as I sat and waited to continue. Immediately he was tackled to the ground by police. He was trying to sell dope, the police officer told the lady on … [Read more…]
Last week, I was saying my prayers at bed time, and as I approached talking to God about a very specific conversation I needed to have, I experienced something I had only previously read in Scripture. The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. … [Read more…]
As I reflect on interactions I’ve had in the past couple of days, I ask myself the question, “Is it better to speak up and share, even if I didn’t have all the facts, or is it better to not speak at all?” We live in an age where it’s hard to wait when something … [Read more…]
As I reflected on 2018 and began thinking about what word and Bible passage I wanted to focus on in 2019, the word, “Live,” came to mind. I spent a lot of 2018 worrying about how I wanted to change things, instead of living in the moment of each day. I haven’t had the energy … [Read more…]
How have I been transformed in 2018? It’s been a journey, but one that I can now reflect back on as having purpose and meaning for my year. God’s Word transformed me as I listened to the whole Bible in a year. Many books, chapters and verses had an impact on me, but bigger than … [Read more…]
I was challenged as 2018 approached, to read the Bible in a year. It’s a plan I had never pursued and felt like it was a good time. Reading has become a bit of a chore for me, as much as I don’t want to admit that, so I was thinking of alternate ways to … [Read more…]
It’s the first day of November! It is my birthday month, but I still think this would be one of my favorite months even if I didn’t happen to be born the day before Thanksgiving a few decades ago. After Halloween (or even before), many people jump immediately to decorating and listening to music for … [Read more…]
Hi all! I realized I forgot to mention in this space that I am doing the 31 Day challenge on another blog with my spouse! Check it out here: http://mrandmrsphoenix.com/
The 66in52 Bible challenge that I began in January has been a welcome and needed opportunity for my devotional life. I look forward to my drive time to listen to each reading. And while I haven’t always heard the words, I know that the act of listening is still important. And sometimes I find myself … [Read more…]
Last week I was on a wonderful vacation. Northern Michigan in the summer is the absolute best place to be. My phone switched between time zones because we were staying just feet from Lake Michigan. It had been a crazy couple of weeks prior to the trip with purchasing a home and moving in. Our … [Read more…]