Encourage Yourself in the Lord
This morning during my prayer time this Scripture came to mind: “But David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” (KJV) The phrase comes from 1 Samuel
Hold On to the Rope
During some recent prayer and Bible reading, I found myself spending time in Hebrews 13:5-6. I especially appreciate how the Amplified Bible expands God’s promise:
Look Through It
Recently, I have been spending time reading and praying through Hebrews chapter 11, often called the “Hall of Faith.” As I have read again about these men and women who trusted God, I have been
Called to Freedom – Freed to Serve
Last week as we celebrated the 250th birthday of the United States, I shared some thoughts about a “Declaration of Independence” Jesus
A Declaration of Independence
Every July 4th, Americans remember the Declaration of Independence – a bold document that announced freedom from a king and listed the reasons why that
She Did What She Could
Three Bible verses came to mind during my prayer and devotional time this morning.
The first comes from Mark 14, the familiar story of Mary breaking the alabaster jar and
Welcome to Lifted Hands!
Welcome to Lifted Hands! Thank you for visiting! We are grateful for your interest in the work God has called us to in various parts of the world. Through partnerships with
Keeping All Things Well with My Soul
Have you ever heard the saying, “I need this like I need a hole in my head?” That’s how my day started. After paying a good sum of money for work on my Kia Soul
The Story of the Lamb
Long ago, in a quiet valley surrounded by rolling hills and scattered olive trees, there lived a small lamb named Kopher. Looking at Kopher, he was like the rest of the lambs –
The Story of the Donkey
A long time ago, in a quiet village just outside Jerusalem, there lived a small donkey with the Hebrew name Nasa. Nasa was not the biggest animal in the village. He was not the