Author Archives: PollyRheaHarper

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19 Personally, I would not want to see my heart as I look at my reflection. Isn’t that a shame? God has the strength to view my heart but I fear that it would be too big of a disappointmentContinue reading “Small Reflection At a Time, Please”

When they come with their flocks and herds to offer sacrifices to the Lord, they will not find him, because he has withdrawn from them. Hosea 5:6 NLT This verse is one time we know of God withdrawing Himself. There may be others certainly! Yes, this verse does talk directly of the nation of Israel.Continue reading “Where is God?”

Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” Lamentations 3:21-24 When our hope is centered inContinue reading “Dare To Hope“

Yes, the day of the Lord will be dark and hopeless, without a ray of joy or hope. Amos 5:20 NLT Much is said in scripture about the Day of the Lord. This verse sums it up very clearly. The more we learn, the less we can deny prophecy. The more we can recognize truthContinue reading “Day of the Lord”

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. But he will sweep away his enemies in an overwhelming flood. He will pursue his foes into the darkness of the night. Nahum 1:7-8 NLT Trust is the key that opens God’s heart. To stay closeContinue reading “Trust is the Key“

“For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to thisContinue reading “New Temple – Place of Glory“

“’Therefore, this is what the Lord says: I have returned to show mercy to Jerusalem. My Temple will be rebuilt, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, and measurements will be taken for the reconstruction of Jerusalem.’ Say this also: ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: The towns of Israel will overflow withContinue reading “Steadfast Commitment to Israel“

“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 NLT A ‘do-gooder’ only brings attention to himself. The general public make their own observations. Nothing is accomplished in the moment or in the long term! However, God hasContinue reading “Lost Rewards“

Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again. The wind blows wherever it wants. JustContinue reading “Flesh and Spirit“

Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. His face shown like lightning, and his clothing wasContinue reading “The Son Rises As The Sun Rises”

“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. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 Recently, a new insight cameContinue reading “He Leads – We Follow“

“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:25-26 God is forever faithful. In the book of Ezekiel we learn that God finally restores Israel from their disobedience and waywardness.Continue reading “Transplanted Heart”

I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. Psalm 57:9-11 Unfailing love and faithfulnessContinue reading “Glory of Unfailing Love”

“Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 Stop doing what comes naturally. Just as we might stand in silence in the woods to listen for danger, we need to stand still to be in awe of God andContinue reading “Be Still As the World Honors God”

But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes,Continue reading “Jesus is Our Passport, But We Must Claim It.”