“knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” — 1 Peter 1:18-19 Vulnerability Have you ever had that dream where you are standing on a … Continue reading The Redeemed Bride
Month: April 2021
In That Day
And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the Lord. — Hosea 2:19-20 Wedding Images In recent months there have been several weddings of family and … Continue reading In That Day
The Prodigal Wife
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.You hem me in, behind … Continue reading The Prodigal Wife
Children of the Living God
Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Childrenof the living God.” And the children of Judah and the children … Continue reading Children of the Living God
The Gospel According to Hosea
I originally wrote this series of devotions from the book of Hosea to be posted in June 2020 at Daily Treasures, the daily devotional for MarkInc Ministries which is written and edited by my friend Sharon Betters. I hope that these are a blessing to you here and now. Christ loved the church [Israel] and … Continue reading The Gospel According to Hosea
Daybreak
Darkness, Weeping women Carrying grief and spices To carry out a duty To do, one last time For One they love A duty the dead cannot do For themselves, A duty which, This once, Would remain undone Because unneeded. For this One Could not be kept In the grave. No claim of Death Could hold … Continue reading Daybreak