The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Isaiah 35:1 Why does the world sing in the earliest part of the day? Reborn and glistening with the dew of a warm shower, washed by the stars, dried in the gleam of Sun's gilded hair. Newness drenches the world … Continue reading It Is Enough” by Dianne H. Timmering

Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. Deuteronomy 14:31-32 We are blessed by the fruits of our spiritual freedom to rove, to discover, to … Continue reading “Give Us Liberty: Spiritual Freedom” by Dianne H. Timmering

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.”   So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; … Continue reading “The Right Shoes?” by Dianne H. Timmering

You are the children of the LORD your God . . . for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession.  Deuteronomy 14:1-2 I recently had a friend tell me that he … Continue reading “Where Do I Belong?” by Dianne H. Timmering

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.   Ephesians 4:2 A labor of love swells in the breeze of the gentle wind and flows into you for the peace of knowing it was a good week. Well done, good and faithful children, God says. Sew fierce peace into a knowing … Continue reading “Love Swells” by Dianne H. Timmering

As for all the inhabitants of the mountain regions from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, . . .  I myself will drive them out before the Israelites. Be sure to allocate this land to Israel for an inheritance, as I have instructed you . . . Joshua 13:5-6 This scripture is set during the time when … Continue reading “The Conflict Is His” by Dianne H. Timmering

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 When does … Continue reading “A Hectic Day” by Dianne H. Timmering

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Rom 8:31 If you haven't watched this video yet (see below, sent from K. Thieneman), I recommend it. The purpose this speaker had in just encouraging the young and discouraged. You could see their faces … Continue reading “You Are Worthy” by Dianne H. Timmering

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 When we are in the trenches of hurting or hurt feelings it can be difficult to dig out. When I am there, I must steal a moment away in stillness, listen to a comforting song, walk in the trading winds … Continue reading “Getting Back Up” by Dianne H. Timmering

Whenever the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they all stood and worshipped, each at the entrance to his tent. The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Exodus 33:10-11 The golden bird is back. In its reflection it seeks … Continue reading “The Goldfinch” by Dianne H. Timmering