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“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4 ESV)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Monthly Fast

by Macy Johnson


“The Lord will guide you always;

He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land

and will strengthen your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden,

like a spring whose waters never fail.”

(Isaiah 58:11 NIV)

 

It is good for me to abstain from events and things on a regular basis. Activities and indulgences could grab me by the throat and not let go.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Second-Hand Spirit

 by Macy Johnson


“You need to persevere

so that when you have done the will of God,

you will receive what He has promised.”

(Hebrews 10:36 NIV)

 

My husband, Jeff, and I visited around our breakfast table when I noticed a new, silver Jeep winding down our driveway. I assumed it was a postal service worker on that Sunday afternoon, delivering Jeff’s Amazon order. “Go get your package,” I suggested.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Heavenly Joy

 by Macy Johnson


“Each of us should please his neighbor

for his good, to build him up.”

(Romans 15:2 NIV)

 

I approached a lady seated in a wheelchair at the nursing home. “I watched you sing with us today,” I said, expecting a smile or some other acknowledgement of my words. She stared at me and I sensed confusion. So, I followed up with, “You have the prettiest eyes.” A glimmer of love shone on her face. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Best Medicine

by Macy Johnson


“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter

and your lips with shouts of joy.”

(Job 8:21 NIV)

 

During a dominoes game one afternoon, a friend recalled a conversation with another friend who babysat her young grandson. She knew he was picky, so she asked him, “How does your mother cut your sandwich for you?” In obvious exaggeration, he opened his little arms and answered, “I am just a child! You are an adult! Don’t you know how to cut a sandwich?”

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Provision and Protection

 by Macy Johnson


“Because he loves me,” says the Lord,

“I will rescue him; I will protect him,

for he acknowledges my name.”

(Psalm 91:14 NIV)

 

We pulled into the campsite and reviewed the checklist. When Jeff turned on the water at the spigot, it leaked from the camper’s outside shower. He tightened the plastic shower knob and it broke. While he called the dealer, I drove to the camp office and returned with a list of local RV repairmen. We connected with Chad’s Mobile RV. Chad and his assistant arrived in a few hours, fixed the problem, and checked for other leaks. He was a godsend.

Monday, February 10, 2025

Blessings

by Macy Johnson


“The Lord bless you and keep you.”

(Exodus 6:24 NIV)

 

I waited patiently to lay down my last tile and win the hand during the weekly game of Mexican Train Dominoes at the Methodist church. Just a few more players’ turns and I could play my last piece. Then Tom, seated next to me on my right, stole my play and blocked me from winning!

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The Process

 by Macy Johnson


“The Lord is God, and He has made His light shine upon us.

With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession

up to the horns of the altar.”

(Psalm 118:27 NIV)

 

The Sum of Saving Knowledge (A Brief Sum of Christian Doctrine) was a thoughtful gift from my husband. One morning as I absorbed its words of wisdom, I thought, “I am walking on the path my heavenly Father has laid out for me.”