Tag: repentance

May 3 @ Psalms 51-53

Psalms 51-53 (NLT) Discover His heart: He will never reject a broken spirit and a contrite heart The ocean is dramatic, the mountains are majestic, but for me, nothing beats the white and purity of newly fallen snow, pure and simple.  Of course, science tells us that this moisture falling through the atmosphere collects dirt particles and debris, etc., but…

April 21 @ Jeremiah 17-21

Jeremiah 17-21 (NLT) Discover His heart: He desires to shape us into vessels of honor Years ago I visited a potter who allowed visitors to take a stab at the potter’s wheel.  My attempt became a literal mud-slinging contest between me and the wheel – the wheel won.  The condition of my clothing testified to that fact.  One thing I…

April 14 @ Jeremiah 12-16

Jeremiah 12-16 (NLT) Discovering His heart: He longs for repentance rather than judgment Remember being 13 years old? Help! I remember it well, and I would never ask God for a do-over because once in a lifetime is more than enough. Life was an emotional roller coaster, where one day I thought I was ready to take on the world…

January 18 @ Psalms 6-8

Psalms 6-8 (NLT)  Discover His heart: He is merciful because of His unfailing love I loved to visit the neighborhood park playground when I was little.  I would run to the swing set and swing what seemed like hours, back and forth, getting as high as I could.  This fun always came to an end when a train came flying past…