Psalm 119—Ayin: Do you turn to God with problems?

Sixteenth Strophe—Psalm 119:121-128
121 I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Ensure your servant’s well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me. 123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your [...]

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You Are Lord

I met a lady yesterday who was wearing a scarf on her head. It was obvious she was going through chemotherapy. A family member just went through a divorce. A girl I know lost a dear friend recently. Another friend is discouraged. Can you relate? As I was thinking about these people today, my prayer [...]

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Flying North

A couple days into the new year, I noticed about 30 geese in perfect formation. Beautiful. Flying in a V-pattern helps them cut through the cold wind better. The geese in the back have less wind resistance. The geese in front work harder, but they take turns being in the lead. They can fly farther [...]

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Praying to the Scarecrow?

Ever prayed to a Scarecrow?
The National Institute of Health (NIH) is spending 2.2 million dollars to study the effects of prayer on people’s health. Similar studies have also been done recently by the Mind/Body Medical Institute in Chestnut Hill, Mass., Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina and the California Pacific Medical Center in San [...]

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