Psalms 7:1-2 O Lord my God, in You I take refuge; Save me and rescue me from all those who pursue me, So that my enemy will not tear me like a lion, Dragging me away while there is no one to rescue [me]. In any battle it is advantageous to know your enemy. In…
Sitting Man
“Sitting Man” submitted for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge Took this photo at Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. Named one of the Top 10 Gardens in the US by TripAdvisor.
Renewed Spirit
“…but establish the righteous; for You, Who try the hearts and emotions and thinking powers, are a righteous God.” (Psalms 7:9) My emotions are fickle. One day I’m confident and then the next I’m doubtful. One moment I’m in love and the next I’m angry. Sometimes I’m on the verge of tears for no reason…
We Cry with Brussels
Brussels attacks: 34 die in 2 explosions at Brussels Airport, 1 at subway station Oh God with David we cry aloud: “Lord, I am so weak. I cried to you all night. My pillow is soaked; my bed is dripping wet from my tears. My enemies have caused me such sorrow that my eyes are…
Death, On a Walk Through Psalms
We must see death to fully appreciate life. For in death there is no remembrance of You; In the grave who will give You thanks? Psalms 6:5 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going….
Roses For Mama
These roses, mama, I planted for you. I hope you see them, in morning’s dew. I look to their beauty, behold your spirit. Each flower I see, I feel you near it. Beautiful flowers you always grew. Gardens of grace, in their morning’s dew. I long for the day, I see you again. You…
Sin…We All Do It
Psalms 6:1-2 Please, Lord, don’t punish me when you are angry; don’t discipline me when you are furious. 2 Have mercy on me, Lord, because I’m frail. Heal me, Lord, because my bones are shaking in terror! I sin everyday. I try not to sin and try to do good; but none-the-less, sin, in…
Simple Christianity
Psalms 5:12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. Some things can be earned, some things cannot. We earn wages from working a job. We gain skills from lots of practice. We gain muscle with strength training. We increase our endurance through determination. Our…
Meeting Trump Along the Way
I continue my walk through the book of Psalms. Imagine my surprise when I met one of the presidential candidates along the way! As soon as I read Psalms 5:9, Donald Trump came to mind. He seemed to resurface again in the book of Romans For there is nothing trustworthy or steadfast or truthful in their talk;…
Redhead Reflections 