Our Father, Yes, the thief went to our prodigals “to steal, and to kill, and to destroy” them, but YOU came “that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). That makes all the difference. YOU make all the difference. You! YOU are greater than the thief. YOUR power … Continue reading But YOU Came!
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
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?
Prayer for Prodigals 