Be Still!
Oh, how many times I have returned to the Psalms. There is such a wealth of material in this book just about the character of God himself; so much comfort…
God’s Christmas Gifts to Us – Part 3
We've come to our third word for the month of December. (If you missed the first two, just go to my web site: marleneburling.com. So our word for today -…
Yet, I Will Rejoice
Reading in the Old Testament, in the Book of Habakkuk, is almost like you are reading in today's newspaper. At the outset of this book, there was social injustice, moral…
Jesus is Alive!
Just think about those three words. In them is power. In them is joy. In them is peace. In them is assurance. In the Bible, the book of John, chapter…
In the Midst of a Storm
This picture brings back a special memory to me of one single day many years ago while on vacation with our children. We all wanted to be at the beach,…
We Have a Treasure!
"I - have a treasure?" you ask. "Surely you don't mean me. How is this possible?" I'm so glad you asked. If you are a child of God, please don't…
Even in a Prison!
How could someone confined in a prison and awaiting a trial write such a passage and prayer to a body of believers? But that's what Paul was all about. Realize,…
Keep Looking Up
In my sunroom I have a small figurine of a frog. The little guy sits with his head and large eyes looking upward. On the base is written one word--HOPE.…
Power in a Name
Guess I'm getting personal today; but here's my question--What are you wearing? What kind of clothing did you put on today? Probably something to keep you warm in this bitter…
Needed–A Change of Mind
Have you found yourself saying lately, "What are you trying to do, Lord? Our world is falling apart! Calm my fears, Lord." These are times when many of us find…