MARTHA VANCISE

Writing for 21st Century Pilgrims

More … Old Markers

More … Old Markers

  Recently a friend directed me to these comments made by the British preacher, Charles Spurgeon.  “You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were...

Suffering

Suffering

"What kind of Christian can best endure suffering? That Christian doesn't exist.I could handle your problems easily.You could handle mine with a yawn.But it didn't happen that way.I got the ones I couldn't handle;so did you." Gene Edwards Celtic Daily Prayer  Martha...

Perplexities … An Old Signpost

Perplexities … An Old Signpost

  In perplexities –when we cannot tell what to do,when we cannot understand what is going on around us –let us be calmed and steadied and made patientby the thought thatwhat is hidden from usis not hidden from Him. Frances Ridley Havergal  (1836-1879) Martha Hawn...

New Wardrobe

New Wardrobe

    I need a new wardrobe From your Word I've feasted on rich food that has expanded my perception of you, my world, and myself. This developing Christ-life within won't fit into the old attitudes of impatience, unkindness, and worry. Clothe me with love, patience,...

Right Now!

Right Now!

I find it hard, Lord, to watch you sleep in the boatWhile winds rip,Waves swamp,And I'm flung about by unexpected course changes. I'm clinging to promises, but...Terrified that trust might slip my grip.I know the boat won’t go down with you in it, but..Right now I...

Golden Apples

Golden Apples

    I often post signs from writers who have encouraged and guided me in my walk with God.  Some means of inspiration, however, have come from people who have never written a book. These people have left memorable comments in some off-the-beaten-track...

Windowsill

Windowsill

   Every morning lean your arms awhile Upon the windowsill of heaven And gaze upon your Lord, Then, with the vision in your heart, Turn strong to meet your day. by Thomas Blake (Revised mv) Martha Hawn VanCise©

What Can I Give?

What Can I Give?

How can we bring delight to God? What do we have to offer? What could we possibly offer to the Creator of the universe that would bring Him delight?   God delights in those who Fear Him Place their hope in His unfailing love Are trustworthy Pray Want to know Him...

Earth!

Earth!

Christian, there is but one place you will ever learn to follow Him, to worship Him, to obey Him, to love Him. Only one opportunity to be changed into His image. The place is here… The time … Your 70 years.  Gene Edwards: The Inward Journey http://www.geneedwards.com...