Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. John 4:6 NKJV This picture of Jesus’s humanity where scripture says He became weary, and when He did, He rested, encourages me. This was a divinely appointed rest. Christ had pushed Himself … Continue reading Well Sitting
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.” Psalm 84:6-7 NIV With … Continue reading Cracked Jars
My husband and I had just returned from visiting my Mom’s gravesite, and my heart felt heavy with loss. My eyes were focused on the gravel path, which crunched beneath our feet as we briskly moved along it. Suddenly, on bright red, wide-spread wings, a Cardinal swooped across in front of us and landed in … Continue reading Scented Cuts
A few days ago my grandson was sent home because he complained of a "sore tummy". This child always complains of this when he is stressed. The school said he couldn't come back unless he had a Covid-19 test or self-isolated for 14 days, even though they knew he has experienced this "sore tummy" in … Continue reading Stop, Breathe, Reset
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth." Psalm 46:10 I stepped out of the cottage door onto the wooden deck and felt the freshness of the morning on my face. The air was cool with a slight dampness to … Continue reading Be Still
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