Empathy

15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15 NIV) It may seem that God is distant and above all the cares of the world, but … Read more

Loving Eye

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (Psalm 32:8 NIV) You may notice, if you read these reguarly, that I tend to focus upon how God guides us in this world. This is as much for me as … Read more

Make Peace

20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:20 NIV) We could not make peace with God on our own. There had to be a sacrifice and Christ paid that price for us once … Read more

Kept

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121:7-8 NIV) Having someone who watches out for us feels really good. Not only when we are children, but now as adults, having a mentor, … Read more

Power

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) There are days where we all are just torn down and are … Read more