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Traveling Mercies Father God, it is in times like these that we test and build our own faith in You. There are moments where it seems as if we cannot find or feel you; yet we know You are there. Our fears are at war with the truth that we know. Our doubts fight againstContinue reading “Meditations for the Daily Journey – Saturday”

Matthew 27: 23-54 Isaiah 52:13-15, 53: 12 Agony : Death : Defeat : Failure : Forsaken “I hate you! I could kill you! I’m starving! Life sucks! You suck! I wish I were never even born! Why do they get everything?!” The character of God, do you know what it is? Beyond clichés, beyond simple,Continue reading “Good Friday”

Good Friday – April 3rd, 2015 Traveling Mercies Father, as we look back at history in hindsight, we confess that we are ashamed. In spite of our vantage point, and all that has been written and said about the “great sacrifice” of Your Son Jesus; our shame is that we know we probably would haveContinue reading “Meditations for the Daily Journey – Friday”

Psalm 116, 117, 118 Isaiah 50: 4-11 John 15: 1-17, 17:1-25 Mark 14: 32-42 Acceptance : Denial : Boldness : Rejection A small spark is all that is required. That small spark finds its home, its launching pad to the unforeseen destruction placed deceivingly in the cool, darkened night. A small flame encounters the gentleContinue reading “Holy Thursday”

Traveling Mercies Father, seldom are the times when darkness seems too dark. As I fall down on my knees it is so dark I feel as if I am almost blind. Where is the light O God? Where is the glimmer of hope and the glow of Your saving grace? Am I supposed to hideContinue reading “Meditations for the Daily Journey – Thursday”

John 12: 17-50 Matthew 26: 6-16 Ezekiel 2: 3-10 Draw the Line : Live or Die : Die to Live The pursuit of happiness, the American dream. Security, safety, life. Sounds simple, rooted in logic, preserving what was ultimately gifted to us all along, life. “Choose Life” is a common term used for bumper stickersContinue reading “Holy Wednesday”

Traveling Mercies Father, we confess in our hearts that we often hear what we want to hear, and do not listen to the things we do not like or want to hear. You are merciful O Lord, and You continue to reveal who You are through the love of Your Son Jesus Christ. Help usContinue reading “Meditations for the Daily Journey – Wednesday”

1 Samuel 22 Matthew 22: 15-45 Click on Scripture reference to read or listen Attempts : Chosen : Common Goals : Conspiracy The war for truth rages on. Those caught in its path, those slain by its violence, are both the innocent and guilty alike. King Saul was a man mad with rage, so madContinue reading “Holy Tuesday”

Traveling Mercies Father… there is so much that we do not know of You, and there is even more that we do not fully understand. But yet there are those moments when we know that you have intimately shared with us everything about who You are. Search our hearts and know that our questions aboutContinue reading “Meditations for the Daily Journey – Tuesday”

Traveling Mercies Father… we know that by the gift of Your only Son, Jesus Christ, You have given to us all that we need…. In some small way we seek to walk with Him this week; You have asked us to embrace His suffering. Please teach us then Father to trust You, and Your will,Continue reading “Meditations for the Daily Journey – Monday”