His goodness abides
#MercifulPouringGrace Sometimes I want to give up, the cost is too high (Isaiah 41:10) Many are saying God will not deliver them, it’s too big (Psalm 3:2) Mom, what about Thumbelina? With desperation in her eyes (Isaiah 41:13) And all I can tell her is it will be alright. Who considered her? (Psalm 46:5) When […]
Trust in the Lord
#MercifulPouringGrace God has perfect timing. The way He answers is ideal (Isaiah 60:22) Usually His victory doesn’t happen immediately (Ecclesiastes 9:11) We trust in the Lord and believe no matter how bad it gets (Psalm 46:1-3) One step at a time, God knows the way, let Him and pray (Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 16:9) For You […]
One with God
#MercifulPouringGrace Jesús, I love You. I am so sorry for those of us who are enslaved (Isaiah 61:1) While some bring out the best in us, some bring out the worst (Luke 6:27-38) While some unite, others divide and manipulate (Romans 16:17) And Your people are straightforward, defenders of truth (John 16:13, Ruth 1:16-17) Righteousness […]
Sweet Jesus
#MercifulPouringGrace My God sweet Jesus, my all that I adore forevermore (Matthew 22:37) Thank You for being there for us and taking care of us so perfectly (1 Thessalonians 1:2, Hebrews 6:10) Fortified by Your grace and comforted by His embrace (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Oh Divine Holy God You are our greatest friend (John 15:15) […]
Graciously kind
#MercifulPouringGrace My Lord, I cannot begin to say how good You are (Psalm 40:5) To keep faith amid temptations of doubt and fear (Isaiah 41:10) As nothing we face is greater than You (1 John 4:4) With the sweep of Your hand in an instant You make it right (Isaiah 41:10) The impossible made possible […]
He already won
#MercifulPouringGrace Lord, I offer every cross, every trial, and all my pain to You (Matthew 11:28, 2 Corinthians 12:9) For Your great purpose whatever You plan to do (Proverbs 16:3) Anointed and formed, while You see many of us through (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) Merciful and gracious, what goes wrong does a lot of good (Exodus […]
True and tried
#MercifulPouringGrace Today’s word says that if the world hates you, they hated me first (John 15:18) So if judged by many be glad, our circle will be small (Matthew 7:13-14) In the greater scheme of life, so much more there is (Ephesians 3:20) When we have God, He is all we need, let that sink […]
Be glad
#MercifulPouringGrace If God humbles us be glad for He cares and loves us (1 Peter 5:6-7) Let’s live and learn, to our old destructive ways not return (Proverbs 9:6) My God so beautiful and true thank You for being so good (Psalm 100:5) So sorrowful for offending You help us be who we should (2 […]
Officer Trouble
The sun beams overhead and an azure Atlantic is just visible through a verdant screen of palm trees and bougainvillea bushes to the west. Lush topiary covers the east side of Ocean Boulevard as well, shrouding gated spreads that line the avenue like new wedding cakes. On days like this… By Tristram KortenDecember 12, 2002 The […]
What Happened To Mom?
Part 1: First his mother was taken. Then came a criminal investigation. By Tristram Korten Joyce Santinello, 84-years-old and suffering from dementia, disappeared from her Fort Lauderdale apartment on March 5, 2024. Her son and primary caregiver, John Santinello, hasn’t seen her since. He’s turned to the police, the courts, and medical professionals for help only […]