Ezekiel 1-4 The word “harsh” is what comes to mind after reading these four chapters in Ezekiel. The Lord gave Ezekiel a vision and then gave him messages to give to the people…this was during the time that Israel was being held captive in Babylon. I don’t know if this is symbolic or realistic, but I’m inclined to believe it might be symbolic and may be using some hyperbole. The Lord told Ezekiel to bake enough bread and ration enough water to last over 400 days. He told Ezekiel that he would tie him up with ropes (real ropes, or … Continue reading Brief words

Lamentations 3:37 – 5 We made it! God is so good to us. Here in Gulfport MS, it seems that all the tourists have skipped out or are in school. That is fine with us because it means more beach for us! Even though I am sad about NaNa’s death, I do owe it to her for bringing us back to the beach. I feel so much closer to God here…not sure why, but loving it all the same. Please pray that the ME will release her for burial tonight. The family needs some closure. Lamentations 4 is an acrostic … Continue reading

Jeremiah 51-52 Jeremiah gave more predictions about Babylon’s eventual fall and the restoration of Israel. I must confess I can’t write tonight. There is no application to what I read because I read it with a forced mind…making myself do it even though my eyes are droopy with sleep.  And I’m dreading the late night call about my husband’s grandmother.  She’ll be gone any minute now, according to the hospice nurses.  So…I can’t concentrate.  More later, I promise. Continue reading Nothing much

Jeremiah 49-50 Jeremiah predicts more destruction, including the coming destruction of Babylon.  Why?  Because of their idol worship and of the way they treated the Israelite captives. This post is short due to neck pain.  I learned today that not all massage is created equal. I posed the question yesterday about modern day, virtual idols.  What might constitute a virtual idol? Money, power, sports heros, actors, football teams, chocolate, coffee, jewelry, cars, careers?  Someone once told me that an idol is anything a person turns to for comfort apart from the Lord.  In my case, that would be the books … Continue reading More thoughts on idols