“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” (Psalm 62:5, ESV) Most of my visits with Ruth, a former neighbor, were held over the backyard fence. We would pause for a few moments while doing yard work for a quick chat. Sometimes, such…
In Luke 11:9-13, Jesus says, “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Throughout the New Testament, Jesus uses natural relationships (i.e. children and parents,…
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly” (Matthew 6:6, NKJV) I enjoy eating out—a night free from cooking and a time…