Exodus 34:6

A Verse for Reflection:The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Exodus 34:6Please Pray:Dear Face of Mercy, Here is my broken heart. My heart that doesn’t trust...…

“Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Exodus 34:6 (NLT)Please Pray:Dear Triune God, I admit it, I have trust issues with you. When my thoughts slow down, and only when I slow down, I feel...…

We hiked today to the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples in Malta, through picturesque garigue, covered with fragrant thyme, wild fennel, and stunted rosemary. It reminded me of Provence, and the landscape of Marcel Pagnol’s marvellous films, La Gloire de Mon Pere et Le Chateau de Ma Mere. […]…

If you have not read my previous posts on this topic, I recommend that you read them before you read Part 2. The first post is “Books Pastors Should Read,” click here. The second post is “Ten Books……

“Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Exodus 34:6 (NLT)What does it look like to trust God in the midst of nothing being trustworthy?Let me start by telling you this true story and something about...…

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul As a curious anthropologist, a photographer, and a discreet and respectful observer, I love visiting mosques, temples, synagogues, and churches, and often use the quietness and sacred space to pray. (And, as a schoolgirl, have not been above accepting the delicious sweets offered by the priests in Hindu temples and […]…

The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Exodus 34:6I believe this is the best verse in the whole Bible that describes God. Five times throughout the...…

We hiked today to the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples in Malta, through picturesque garigue, covered with fragrant thyme, wild fennel, and stunted rosemary. It reminded me of Provence, and the landscape of Marcel Pagnol’s marvellous films, La Gloire de Mon Pere et Le Chateau de Ma Mere. A wild rabbit, a pot full of rosemary, thyme, wild…

The Old Testament prophet Jonah is not a good example of a prophet. Chapter 1 – Jonah ran away from what God wanted him to do. Chapter 2 – Jonah repented. Chapter 3 – Jonah delivered God’s message,……

“Your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in...…