Solomon tells us that “a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP). God undoubtedly has a sense of humor; we need only look at some of the animals He created (it’s hard not to smile at the sight of a hippo, a monkey, or a puppy). Or think of some of the married couples you know: don’t you think God was smiling at the wedding as He looked ahead to the interaction of the wildly different personalities that will be living together?posts tagged abide
of vacation homes, storm shelters, and last resorts
Yesterday, I wrote about living with God, “making the Lord your dwelling place,” as Psalm 91 says. It occurred to me after I had finished that for many of us — -and I include myself here — -God as refuge, fortress, and hiding place is more about visits to a vacation home or evacuation to a storm shelter than […]
where do you live?
I was listening to Joyce Meyer Friday afternoon, and she mentioned Psalm 91 several times in teaching about victory over the enemy. When I read this psalm, it seemed like a natural follow-up to Friday morning’s post on prayer and hurry. It begins
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow […]
Reflections on a Christ-centered, grace-filled life. Writer and teacher Dan Butcher's blog takes an eclectic approach to faith.
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