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A Gentle Spirit

Last week we considered God’s gentle leading, the gentleness of the Spirit. It made me consider what gentleness should look like in me as I grow to become more like Him. What is gentleness? Some say it is strength under control or restrained power. Think of carrying something precious but heavy. If you are weak,…
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My God: Gently lead

You are my God. Show me what You want me to do, and let Your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path. Psalm 143:10 My prayer of submission You are my God. Not just God – but my God and my Lord. I put myself at Your feet and acknowledge Your power and authority over…
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The Place: Ha Makom

“Surely the Lord is in this place (makom), and I was not aware of it.” He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” Genesis 28:16-17 Do you ever wrestle with God? I do. I wrestle over things I don’t understand and things I…
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The Humbling Gift of Sleep

Sleep – that beautiful and necessary period when our bodies slow, recharge and reset. Some can find it heartbreakingly elusive. There are those who need more than most and a few who seem to need quite little, but we all need some. Our brains must pause from outside work and shift to let the day…
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