“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.” Proverbs 24:33,34 (See also Proverbs 6:10,11 ( NIV)) Dearest Lord, You are not speaking of needed rest and times apart to refresh our souls. You speak to …
Author: Cathie Halpin
Cathie is a prolific writer and artist, a wife and mother, a gifted teacher and devoted friend. She's happily married to Mike (40 years!) and calls Lion & Lamb Church in Topeka, KS, her spiritual home.
Living the Story
“He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25 (NIV)“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty One who saves; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you …
Not There But Here
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly …
Proven Love
“For a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But GOD proved His Own Love for us in this: While we were Still sinners, Christ died for us.!” Romans 5:8 (NIV)“Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; but then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then …
Return to Sender
“For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself …
Unseated
“Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, Who raised Him from the dead—and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches: ... Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins …
White as Snow
“‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.’” Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) Dear Savior God, How happy we are when a stain is successfully removed from a treasured article of clothing. But …
His Name is Hope
“A man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and Martha... the sisters sent word to Jesus, ‘Lord, the one you love is sick.’When He heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through …
Where Help Comes From
“I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over …
Big Small Places
“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” Matthew 25:21 (NIV) Dear Master, You are my Lord and Master because You not only ransomed me from certain destruction, You …
His Word—My Heart 