Notes from a fellow traveler

Reflections on healing, faith, and hope

These are my honest reflections on life, faith, and healing. My hope is that they remind you you’re not alone on your journey.

  • Hope Sometimes Comes From Unexpected Sources

    Jeremiah wrote chapter 32 during a dark in Juda. Jerusalem was under siege and the king imprisoned Jeremiah for prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jewish people. Despite the desperate situation, God commanded…

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  • Seek His Presence

    Historically, Psalm 105 was most likely penned by Asaph and was used when David brought the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. The full text recounts God’s constant presence and protection throughout history and is a…

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  • Be Watchful

    1 Peter 5:8 is a warning to believers to keep us from complacency. The first two statements of today’s verse warn us to have clarity of mind and to stay alert. The second sentence explains why vigilance…

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  • Grateful For God’s Patience

    David wrote Psalm 31 during a time of intense personal stress. After lamenting about his situation for several verses, he expresses David expresses his trust in the Lord. As I’ve expressed several times, my relationship with the…

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  • Safe In God’s Arms

    God is our protector. I love the psalmist’s metaphor in this verse. I can visualize a giant bird enveloping me to shield me from harm. I am hidden and shielded from attacks within the safety of its…

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