Posts Tagged ‘protection’
Obedient
I grew up learning to obey and respect my parents even when I didn’t agree with them. It seems like my Dad reminded me a few times that he couldn’t “make me do something”, but he could “make me wish I had”! I think it’s important for children to learn obedience at an early age,…
Read MoreProtection & Presence
I remember as a kid that when I was scared, I just needed to be near my parents or grand-parents and fear would simply leave. Fast forward many years later, I still see fear coming and have learned to trust the Protection and Presence of God to help me put fear in its place. I…
Read MoreRescue
I was rescued years ago when I thought I was going to drown. I was on a whitewater adventure in the mountains of North Carolina with a group from church. I had my 12-year-old son, Andrew with me. When through a rapid nicknamed “taco” because it folds the boat like a tube and then springs…
Read MoreStrong Tower
I imagine a strong tower to be part of a huge fortress where safety can be found in the midst of a chaotic world. I may have seen too many movies where the weak are fleeing to a fortress or place of refuge from people who seek to destroy them. I guess I feel like…
Read MoreThe Rock
I love visiting the largest rock in the southeast, otherwise known as Stone Mountain.It is a magnificent sight and quite a natural wonder. It’s a fun place to visit for sure. The Lord is known as “The Rock” throughout scripture. When I think of God as a Rock, it’s for the characteristics of the rock.…
Read MoreShelter
The northern part of the United States has seen nearly record cold temperatures this past week. The high last Wednesday in Chicago was -17F and the low temp was -20. I remember growing up in Kentucky getting down below zero a few times, but nothing quite like that. I like the climate here in Georgia…
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