Taking off the Mask

“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”  Matthew 5:48 “as it is written:” “None is righteous, no, not one:” Romans 3:10 How often do we perceive the lives of our friends and acquaintances as nearly...

Ordering My Steps

“Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.” Psalm 119:133 “For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.” Job 34:21 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD and He delights in his...

Discernment In Decision Making

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.”  Proverbs 3:5-6   I’m reading a book called “The Best Yes” by Lisa Terkeurst.  In it she...

Anointed

  Psalm 23:5b “…You anoint my head with oil,… Good shepherds anoint their sheep with oil, to keep away flies and other pesky insects.  The shepherd anoints the head of the sheep with a concoction made with linseed oil; which keeps the flies from...

Preparing the Table

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”  Psalm 23:5 I love to sit down to a pretty table.  It indicates the host has put some thought, into making the dining experience “special.”  There may be seasonal flowers, or a...