Author Archives: julieannseeksharpe

Today’s Reading: 1:67-2:21 The juxtaposition of the mountaintop experience and the grind and suffering and routine of everyday life–spirit and body, the kind of absurdity we live in, functioning in physical reality with the ever present God of the universe … Continue reading →

Interesting that John is filled with the Holy Spirit before his birth. Angels. What in the world about angels. I don’t think I have space in my brain that understands the encounter that muted Zechariah and that announced to Mary. … Continue reading →

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. – Psalm 127:1 Let all the ministries of the church be undergirded with prayer and humility that as we’re doing what we’re doing, it’s with the sanction–the … Continue reading →

I will be careful to lead a blameless life (Psalm 101:2). When shall I attain it? Then this list of all the ways I’ll be perfect and all the ways I’ll mistreat people who aren’t up to snuff. Spiritual pride … Continue reading →

Psalm 94 is reassurance that God is going to make it all ok.  There was lots to despair then, and we could be tempted to despair now.  But remember! And notice when you do despair what you’re looking at.  Then … Continue reading →

Happy are those whose strength is in you (Psalm 84:5). Yesterday was a day for me of feeling blah. The meditation at pickleball–i couldn’t even do it. I asked everyone just to be still and quiet for a minute with … Continue reading →

Then we will never turn back from you” (Psalm 80:18).  God watches this pattern over and over. People want to do right and mess up and recommit over and over. We get jaded in the world when people disappoint us. … Continue reading →

76:11 make vows to the Lord and perform them. 77:11 I will call to mind the deeds of the Lord. If our relationship with God is based on the past, be careful. It’s good to remember God’s faithfulness. It’s best … Continue reading →

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:34). Am I afraid? Am I worrying or anxious? Am I looking for advice? indecisive? Am I at peace? If I feel my internal state, if I pay attention … Continue reading →

You desire truth in the inward being (Psalm 51:6) Motives matter. Already this morning I’ve been made aware of two efforts to make myself look good in the eyes of others. Even sharing this is complicated because by confessing it, … Continue reading →