The Writing Desk

  • Psalm 23: Wayward Sheep

    Psalm 23: Wayward Sheep

    He restores my soul. Psalm 23:3a So far, David has given us a beautiful picture of God’s GRACE in Psalm 23. But if he ended his song here, I think there would be an incompleteness, an emptiness to David’s solution for bad days. (Actually, God’s solution for bad days, given to David. Just to keep… Read more

  • Seeking Abigail: Scene Seven

    Seeking Abigail: Scene Seven

    And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.  Acts 9:41 Chloe leaned easily against the wall of the bedchamber. Her eyes twinkled with laughter and the smile on her face would not be easily erased. Her dearest friend now stood alive and well… Read more

  • The Measuring Stick (h)

    The Measuring Stick (h)

    Discussion Can you remember a time when your own lack of love brought negative consequences? What could you have done differently? Have you sought forgiveness from God and from others? Ask God to help you to do this. Which qualities of love are exhibited in the following Scriptures? How can you exhibit these qualities today?… Read more

  • The Measuring Stick (g)

    The Measuring Stick (g)

    Journal’s Malice You thought I was going to leave you hanging in this story, didn’t you? Love would not allow me to do that, to you or to my friend from long ago. Even today, I strongly believe my friend’s biggest mistake was her journaling. She was obsessive about it and you may have surmised… Read more

  • The Measuring Stick (f)

    The Measuring Stick (f)

    Love: Love does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked.  1 Corinthians 13:5 Jesus: Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is as you say. The chief priests began to accuse Him harshly. Then Pilate questioned Him again, saying, “Do You not answer? See… Read more

  • The Measuring Stick (e)

    The Measuring Stick (e)

    Love: Love is patient. Love is kind. I Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 Jesus: So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me? He said to him the… Read more