“He was hungry. And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. In response Jesus said to it, ‘Let no one eat fruit from you ever again’” (Mark … Continue reading The Promise in the Fig Tree
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Not a Stone, but Bread
“But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him’” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV). You may remember Jesus’ talking about how the Father knows how to give good gifts to His children and how … Continue reading Not a Stone, but Bread
Griefs and Sorrows
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
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
Prayer for Prodigals 