Author: Phyllis

June 25 @ Philippians 1-2

Philippians 1-2 (NLT link)  Discover His heart: He empowers us to do what pleases Him  @ Philippians 1 What a treat it is when we attempt to encourage someone who is going through a difficult time and find ourselves encouraged the most! This is probably how the Philippians felt when they read Paul’s letter to them.  The Philippians were his first…

June 24 @ Luke 13-14

Luke 13-14 (NLT link)  Discover His heart: He asks that we count the cost of following Him and loving Him more than any other  @ Luke 14 Within our cache of junk mail, we all have received the seemingly innocuous credit card offers.  What a deal!  Free annual fee, 0% interest for about two minutes followed by a monthly pint…

June 23 @ Ezekiel 7-12

Ezekiel 7-12 (NLT link) Discover His heart: He provides a sanctuary for His people – anywhere. The prisoner slowly makes his way to the execution chamber with the knowledge that all will be over soon.  Appeal after appeal has been denied, and now the end is in sight.  It’s 11:59 p.m. and the straps have been tightened, the hood is in…

June 22 @ Proverbs 5-6

Proverbs 5-6 (NLT link)  Discover His heart: He watches over our steps, providing His wisdom to guide us “Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones.  Learn from their ways and become wise!” (6:6)  Lazybones – what a great word!  I’m planning to use it in a sentence or two throughout the day, hopefully not describing me.  I can testify…