“I WILL deliver this people from the power of the grave; I WILL redeem them from death. Where, O death, are your plagues? Where, O grave, is your destruction?” Hosea 13:14 (NIV)“The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory …
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.
Safe Space
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—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... will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you—the Lord …
First Love
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wickedness... You have persevered and have endured hardships …
Friendly Fire
“The angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in flames of fire from within a bush. He saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up.” Exodus 3:2 (NIV)“This is what the Lord says— He who created you, He who formed you, ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have …
The Reality Dream
“When the LORD brought back the captives… we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Restore …
Light Source
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness spreads over Egypt—darkness that can be felt.’ So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days. No one could see anyone else or move about for three days. Yet all …
God’s Bucket List
“I Will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I WILL guide them;I WILL turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I WILL do; I WILL NOT forsake them.But those who trust in idols, who say to images, ‘You are …
The Best of Your Heart
“My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content... put your hope in the Lord both …
Who’s Pulling?
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)“Unless the LORD …
Calendar Pages
“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16 (NIV)“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’”declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah …
His Word—My Heart 