SSU. Suffering State University*
We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character,...
Oct 11, 20243 min read
When God Says It's Time
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 “Is it time yet?” Sound familiar? We've...
May 15, 20243 min read
The Everlasting Light
The sun will no longer be your light by day nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting...
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Our Assigned Tasks
Be on your guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: he leaves his house and puts his...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Praying for the Seeds
The seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a...
Jan 10, 20242 min read
Where Christmas Begins
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel....
Dec 13, 20232 min read
On the Wait List
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish,...
Nov 8, 20232 min read
A Place to Stay
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the...
Oct 11, 20233 min read
Clearing Storage Units
Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where...
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Be Good.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5 At my father's...
Aug 9, 20233 min read
At the Crossroads
Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your...
Jul 12, 20233 min read
At the Appointed Time
At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son—in order that God's purpose in election might stand. Romans 9:9, 10 (NIV)...
Jun 14, 20234 min read
Beneath the soil
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Last February, COVID thought it was...
May 10, 20233 min read
Number of Pages Read
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:2 (NIV) I'm a hybrid author which means I’m...
Apr 14, 20233 min read
An Opportune Time
When the devil had finished all his tempting, he left him [Jesus] until an opportune time. Luke 4:13 My one word for this year is...
Jan 13, 20233 min read
Awaiting Consolation
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel ... Luke 2:25...
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Everything Is All Right
“Everything is all right,” she said. II Kings 4:26 Post-Thanksgiving, God and I have had some on-going dialogue inspired by the passage...
Nov 25, 20224 min read
Think of it This Way ...
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
What We Deserve
God does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. Psalm 103:10 (NIV) For my birthday this year, I...
Oct 21, 20223 min read
Held Together by Love
He [Jesus] is before all things and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 My faith in the existence of God comes easy. Hence,...
Sep 16, 20223 min read