This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. ~Genesis 32:24 NLT For years, my youngest brother loved wrestling. But wrestling with
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Author: Martin Wiles
Martin Wiles lives in Greenwood, SC, and is the founder of Love Lines from God. He is a freelance editor, English teacher, pastor, and author. He serves as Managing Editor for both Christian Devotions and Vinewords.net and is an instructor for the Christian PEN (professional editor’s network). Wiles is multi-published author. His most recent book, Grits, Grace, and Grands, is available on Amazon. He and his wife are parents of two and grandparents of seven. He can be contacted at [email protected].
Other Awareness
Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took
Read moreStubborn Is as Stubborn Does
Then they will not be like their ancestors—stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God. ~Psalm 78:8 NLT Something magical happened when my grandfather whispered the words, “Giddy up.” He discovered that
Read moreStay Ahead, not Behind
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. ~Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT I once carried a large trash bag, but no more. Now, I stay ahead, not behind.
Read moreToo Many Words
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble. ~Proverbs 14:3 NLT Sometimes, when I think I’ve said a lot, I haven’t. Too
Read moreSlowing Down
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have
Read moreMoving Beyond Betrayal
Then David sent for her (Bathsheba), and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. ~2 Samuel 11:4 NLT “I’ve had an affair.” Moving beyond betrayal takes stamina and more courage than we
Read moreHearing God’s Voice
When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” ~Exodus 3:4 NLT The SCREECH was unmistakable. Only years later would I equate it
Read moreLove the Togetherness
He appeared from nowhere and then reappeared again. I came to love the togetherness. Togetherness with Family Christmas break gave some of our grandboys extended time to stay with us for a few days here
Read moreTime Changes
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NLT The front of the
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