The Deep Things of God

…as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” —but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a [...]

Fear of Disappointing God

I recently received the opportunity to read and review Max Lucado’s upcoming book “Fearless”, which is scheduled to be released on September 8th and on which date you will get to read my thoughts on it. Until then, I have to keep it “hush-hush”, but I am already being touched by it and God is [...]

Love Letters #867

To my Betrothed,      It has been many years since I received my very first letter from you.  At the time, you were simply a friend of a friend, an acquaintance who I barely knew.  I was curious that you chose to write to me and perplexed that you showed an interest in my life.  [...]

I am a spring enclosed, a sealed fountain

A meditation on Song of Songs 4:12, 15 “You are a garden locked up, my sister, my bride; you are a spring enclosed, a sealed fountain…You are a garden fountain, a well of flowing water streaming down from Lebanon.” Jesus, my Beloved, my Bridegroom – I want to be a spring enclosed and a sealed [...]

His Nearness is Desirable

A meditation on Song of Songs 5:16 His mouth is sweetness itselfa. There is nothing I desire more than to receive his communication of intimacy for me. Father, let Your Son kiss me with the kisses of his mouthb. I want to know and experience this love that is better than wineb. I want spiritual [...]

His Compassion is Extravagant

A meditation on Song of Songs 5:14b His body is carved ivory inlaid with sapphiresa. The deep yearnings of his belly are for his bride. In the depths of his being, he is filled with tender compassion, mercy and desire for me. Though I am weak, sinful, and often mess up, he loves me and [...]

His Works Are Wonderful

A meditation on Song of Songs 5:14a His arms are rods of gold set with chrysolitea. His hands are skillful in doing everything well and with excellence. The works of his hands are blessed and are all done with perfect wisdomb. He is omnipotent – infinite in power and unlimited in ability and authorityc. He [...]

Jealousy Is A Husband's Fury

In the past several months, I have had a recurring dream where the main theme is relatively the same and the details are just slightly different each time.  In these dreams, I am being approached by a man who begins to flirt with me, flatter me with nice words, tries to make physical advances, and [...]

Thought of the Day

Song of Songs 4:9 You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all [...]

Facing Fear

Fear has always seemed to play a role in my life at varying degrees. Fear of man, fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of losing someone I love, fear of sickness, fear of lack – the list goes on. When I got married, the fear of losing my husband prematurely became a common companion. [...]

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