When Life Hands You Lemons: Remain Rooted By Dr. Potter’s wife, Jennifer O Word of God Incarnate O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky; We praise Thee for the radiance that from the hallowed page, A Lantern to our footsteps, shines on…
When Life Hands You Lemons… Pray Like the Saints of Old By Dr. Potter’s wife, Jennifer Born somewhere between 372 and 390 A.D., St. Patrick was no stranger to suffering. Although his life began in Scotland with Christian parents, Patrick neglected to embrace Christ as his Savior. After being kidnapped by Irish pirates, he was…
When Life Hands You Lemons…. Remember to Whom You Belong By Dr. Potter’s wife, Jennifer Out of the Depths It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; ‘Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. Dear Name! the Rock on which I build My Shield and Hiding-place; My never-failing…
Written by Dr. Potter’s wife Jennifer. Providence is not a word on many people’s tongues. Destiny, fate, chance…. We are more likely to employ such words. And while the word providence is not a biblical word in the strictest sense, it is definitely a biblical concept. Providence is the superintending work and care of God…
Sorrow, pain, and struggle…. Crosses- yes. Wasted- no. I have found that when I view my crosses rightly, it helps me to see beyond the timeline in which I live… and that is a good thing. Please take the time to ponder the poetry of John Newton, ex- slave trader and redeemed Christian saint of…
Written by Dr. Potter’s wife Jennifer. I’m going to date myself but somewhere in the recesses of my mind I have vague memories of songs by the Carpenters. I think my parents listened to their music at one point in my childhood. I still recall the following lines: “Sing, sing a song. Make it simple…
By Dr. Potter’s wife Jennifer. Panic. Sometimes it’s just so easy to panic. Recently, while making my way through a study of Isaiah, I was reminded of the profound difference between panic and prayer. I encourage you to read the rich storytelling in Isaiah 36 and 37 for yourself. My summary will not do it…
by Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer Psalm 136 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever. “ verses 1-3 (ESV) Sometimes is…
By Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer Psalm 92 “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, To…
by Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer “When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints. You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.” (Ps. 77:3-4) (ESV) Have you ever felt such overwhelming sorrow? More than likely, every one of us can identify with the Psalmist in…