"that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" 1 Peter 2:9
These were the verses of the day on January 1 in my Bible app and at Bible Gateway. They are two of my favorite verses, and I like how they tie together. A new creation. A new thing. God is always doing something new. What will this new year bring?
Read moreA new day begins. The sun bursts forth and rises again as on cue. The Lord sends it out like pulling back the curtain on a new day. What will be the unfolding drama of today?
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I was grateful to write an article for God Centered Life last week called “Keep Looking Up!” You can read it here.
Twenty-one years ago, after 23 days in the hospital, I gave birth to my daughter three months early. I’m reflecting today on the kindness of God, the many answered prayers, the love of family and friends who helped us through those many months, and a few lessons I took away. Read more
Father, thank you for sending your Son
to “save a wretch like me.”
Lord Jesus, thank you for giving your life on Calvary.
And Spirit, thank you for filling me.
“What wondrous love is this?”
You felt the betrayer’s kiss.
Our sinless Savior—despised, rejected, a man of sorrows,
carrying our sin upon your shoulders.
On the cross, you bled and died,
yet three days later you would rise,
defeating death and giving new life.
You’ve shown us what abundant life is like.
A life of surrender, obedience, and faith in Christ
leading to great joy and blessing,
everlasting life and peace.
This is what true love looks like, you upon that tree.
But will we deny and reject you, too?
Will we doubt and question you?
Or bow our knees and worship you,
with all the praise that you are due?
Soften our hearts, wash us clean,
give us faith to believe, for you are our saving King.
I rejoice and thank you and proclaim your praise,
may this be my song all of my days.
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