Have you ever gone to the Word of God, looking for comfort, or a promise, a verse or passage on which you could stand? I’ve been doing that in Isaiah in two different Bibles—well, identical in every way except use—and I came across Isaiah 53:4, a verse I’ve read more times than I can count, … Continue reading Griefs and Sorrows
Barely Holding On
Your faith is taking a hit, and it’s all you can do to keep your head above water. You’re starting to doubt God’s ability to answer your prayers for your prodigal. You can’t hear His voice, and you’re feeling anxious and scared. But Jude 1:24 tells us that even in a place like that, in … Continue reading Barely Holding On
Seashells or Gulf?
Walking slowly while looking down at seashells. Stopping to look at the water. Pausing to pick up a shell that piqued my interest. Stopping to take a picture of the birds. Watching the little waves wash across my feet. Walking along the shores of the Gulf of America, I was constantly distracted by the seashells … Continue reading Seashells or Gulf?
The Process of the Dry Bones
In the life of praying for a dear prodigal, the valley of dry bones is often discussed, but let us look at it quickly. “The hand of the Lord came upon [Ezekiel] and brought [him] out in the Spirit of the Lord” to a valley full of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1 NKJV). The Lord tells him to prophesy to the … Continue reading The Process of the Dry Bones
Whatever God Does Is for a Good Reason
"I know that whatever God does, It shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, And nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him" (Ecclesiastes 3:14 NKJV). “If He breaks a thing down, it cannot be rebuilt; If He imprisons a man, there can be no release. If He withholds the waters, they dry up; If He sends … Continue reading Whatever God Does Is for a Good Reason
Prayer for Prodigals 