"And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul." (Deuteronomy 10:12 NIV)My dog Sophie is such a joy. When we are...
It was summer, and I was 18 years-old. Instead of lounging on the beaches of my hometown in Belgium, I found myself in the hustle and bustle of New York City, trying desperately to keep up with my dad, and all the while, trying to keep my mom from getting lost.One of...
"And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place." (Hebrews 10:19-20 NLT)The temple curtain kept everyone...
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28 NKJV)"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." (Proverbs 16:9 NKJV) According to google, GPS means...
"Lord, take my hand and lead me, Upon life's way; Direct, protect, and feed me, From day to day. Without Your grace and favor, I go astray; So take my hand, O Savior, And lead the way."Lord, when the tempest rages, I need not fear, For You, the Rock of Ages, Are...
How do we know what we ought to do? Where do our direction and strength come from?"Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:1b-2 NIV)A friend once wrote me about how God helps her to know what she ought to...
"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:6 NIV)I have experienced the truth of this verse so many times. So often I find myself wanting to be with my heavenly Father. He is my...