Whoever Dwells in the Shelter of the Most-High WILL REST in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the LORD. “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” A fast hard rule growing up in the Phillips household was upon arising, you made your bed — period. WhenContinue reading “The Nest of Rest”
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The Highest of All
There is nothing our family enjoys more than a good old-fashioned challenge, especially when it comes to trivia games. We are competitive by nature, and many family vacations have brought us nightly contests like guys against girls, parents taking on the kids, etc. We love when the questions are clever and obscure, hoping against hopeContinue reading “The Highest of All”
Where Do I Live?
As I begin this new series on Psalm 91, I’m reminded that I love words. It must be related to the writer’s heart God has placed within me. I have had this strange relationship with words even as a child. I would learn a new word or focus on one I already knew and seeContinue reading “Where Do I Live?”
The Psalm for The Season
In the place where I live, it is currently the hurricane season. This means reminders in the grocery store, the tv commercials, and the news encouraging us to make preparations and be ready. After residing here for 17 years, I have learned to keep batteries, drinking water, extra canned goods and let my freezer stockContinue reading “The Psalm for The Season”
The Chosen Life: A New Name
Our God is wonderful and mysterious in so many ways but one of the facets of His character that blesses me is that He is a name changer. All through the scriptures you will read accounts of God;s deliberate act of giving names. From Adam and Eve, Abraham, Jacob to all the places God namedContinue reading “The Chosen Life: A New Name”
Even Though I am Successful
Inside my grandmother’s house, there was a place like many families have, where we would go stand against the wall and have our height evaluated. Placing our heels tight against the wall and straining to be as tall as possible with fellow cousins standing around calling out for “no cheating!” Our grandmother would place theContinue reading “Even Though I am Successful”
Even Though I Am Overlooked
One of my favorite pastimes is shell hunting. If you come to my house, you will be greeted by seashells not long after you cross the threshold. Folks who visit my home will also see some of these treasures in baskets, urns and some of my most beloved shells sitting majestically alone on the shelvesContinue reading “Even Though I Am Overlooked”
Even Though I am Older
While the information age has made life so much more convenient, it doesn’t necessarily filter out the stuff I would rather not be informed about. Hordes of medical discoveries that are more ominous than helpful, promises of enriched health by the multiple ads for supplements, by the way, that would break any fixed income, andContinue reading “Even Though I am Older”
Even Though I am Afraid
Early mornings have changed here in South Carolina. Though the night is desperately clinging with a persistent grip to the humidity, the early mornings bring promise that Autumn is breaking through. I can smell it in the air. When I am out walking, the smell of burning leaves reminds me it is almost the mostContinue reading “Even Though I am Afraid”
Even Though I Doubt
One of the things I treasure about living in South Carolina is the number of sunny days I get to enjoy. Having lived in Michigan for most of my life, I had grown accustomed to a large quantity of cloudy days. I never missed an opportunity to get out when the sun made an appearance.Continue reading “Even Though I Doubt”
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