Monthly archive for ‘ April, 2014 ’

“The Fellowship of His Suffering”-part 2

21st April 2014 | 0 Comments

In the garden the night before his crucifixion, Jesus was so overwhelmed with the grief and pain of what he was experiencing and what was to come that he left the disciples and moved away from them to seek solace in His Father’s presence. The tears he wept, he wept alone, and when he came […]


“Fellowship of His Suffering”–part 1

20th April 2014 | 0 Comments

I have been meditating a lot this week on Isa. 53 and Phil. 3:10.  “He was beaten so we could be whole, He was whipped so we could be healed.”–Every act of Jesus Christ during his incarnation was an act of sacrifice; broken so that we could be whole. Then Paul says, “…That I may […]


Good Friday

18th April 2014 | 0 Comments

Is it good for someone to suffer, Unjustly at the hands of men? To be deserted and abandoned, Even by His friends? Is it good for someone to lose, Every bit of dignity and worth? To be shamed and humiliated, And subject to mocking mirth? It is good for someone to die, Forsaken by His […]


Encounter

17th April 2014 | 0 Comments

I wrote this poem as a reflection on my blog from yesterday.     I come to your Word, The answers to find. I need to know what to do. I search for wisdom, To fill up my mind. I need to hear from You. I pore over Scripture, To learn to be kind. I […]


Expecting an Encounter

16th April 2014 | 0 Comments

Recently I was reading a short biography of  Catherine Marshall; Her husband said these compelling words about her devotional life:  “Catherine didn’t read the Word for solace or inspiration but to have an encounter with the Lord.” I am challenged by this thought because it means pursuing Jesus for Him alone and not for the […]


Hind’s Feet

10th April 2014 | 0 Comments

Habakkuk 3:17-19 has long been one of my favorite passages of Scripture. I have been challenged and comforted by the prophet’s proclamation. I have been moved to compassion for those who suffer the injustice of consequences brought about by other’s sinful deeds. I have been reminded of God’s sovereignty and cautioned about making my own […]


God Knows What You Need

1st April 2014 | 0 Comments

When Joel and I were making plans to go to Venezuela as full time missionaries we struggled with all the work, resources, and financial partnership that was needed to undertake the journey ahead. I remember one evening talking with my dad about trusting God as we embarked on this adventure. With great wisdom and compassion, […]