Tag Archives: trust in the Lord

Nothing Too Hard for Him (2021 Remix)

When he came to Jeremiah with a “good deal”, cousin Hanamel must have thought it was a long shot. The Chaldeans had laid siege to Jerusalem, which meant its massive Babylon-based army was already occupying a lot of the land … Continue reading →

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The Lord Who Does All These Things

Twenty-five years have passed since that day. And like few other days, its memory is still pretty fresh in my mind. Where I was when the news first came across my car radio — driving my daughter to her early … Continue reading →

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It’s a Mystery (2016 Remix)

Oh, how I needed this today. Some thoughts from 10 years ago . . . Double blessing . . . it brought to mind a video clip from the distant past which introduced the Martins to the Gaither-o-sphere . . … Continue reading →

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Firm Faith, Firm Footing (2016 Remix)

Only the fourth time this month I have had the space after my morning readings to type a few thoughts. It’s been a busy, busy month. And even this morning, after a sleepless night so far, there’s not much capacity … Continue reading →

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Wait!

“The men of Israel saw that they were in trouble” (1Samuel 13:6a). Ya’ think?!? Jonathan had poked the Philistine bear (13:3a), and now the bear was preparing to poke back. Thirty thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous … Continue reading →

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Not a Straight Line

It reads so simple. It all sounds so clean. The plan is clear. The outcome is promised. And yet, I’ve read this story a few times. I know what’s coming. I know how this is going to play out. And … Continue reading →

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His or Mine? Yes.

It’s two words in a somewhat familiar psalm that have captured my attention this morning. Two words. Which I’ve underlined with a purple color-pencil as they seem to be a command to obey. But to be honest, not quite sure … Continue reading →

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To Know Him Is To Trust Him

It’s a song of thanksgiving and praise. A lyric of gladness and exultation. Not because the songwriter had not known oppression or times of trouble, but because he had. Not because he had not been needy, but because he had … Continue reading →

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The Faultfinder (2016 Remix)

It’s a line that I don’t ever want to look back over my shoulder and see that I’ve crossed. The “fault” line. The line of finding fault with my God and Father. The line of reproving the One who is … Continue reading →

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The Lord Knows

Two pieces of teaching come together this morning, one from Jesus and the other from Paul. Kingdom teaching connected to comfort teaching. First, Jesus is asked by the Pharisees (like they really wanted to know) “when the kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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