Touching the Hem

Life is often a bit of an emotional roller coaster.  Job challenges for me, a job loss for my husband, financial battles, and too much clutter all add up to a need for stress relief!  Today, I saw a reference to the story in Matthew chapter 9 about the woman who touched the hem of Jesus' garment.  He felt her desperation, and he felt healing virtue being released.   He turned around and saw her, and told her that her faith had made her whole.

I had an 'Aha!' moment when I realized that she touched the hem of his garment.  That means she was bowed down, or maybe even prostrate.  She was down at ground level, and couldn't go any lower than that. 

Having done all....stand (Eph. 6:13).  Or touch the hem.

Great Read!

Well, I just finished reading Illusion, by Frank Peretti.  His writing style remains engaging and exciting!  I won't post any plot spoilers or details.  I'll just say go ahead and read it!  It is quality Christian fiction that does not compromise Biblical principles (even though you may be concerned about that, just judging by the the plot).

Speaking of Christian Fiction....

If you've never read Ted Dekker's Circle Trilogy, definitely do!  I have never seen a more clear analogy of our relationship with God, and His with us.  I admit that I did not care for the 4th book, Green, but the original trilogy of Black, Red, and White are amazing!

Christian Fiction

I am a serious fan of quality Christian fiction!

Right now, I am reading Frank Peretti's newest book, Illusion.  As always, Peretti's writing is so easy to read.  His style brings a reader right into the setting, and I feel like I'm there with the characters.  I'm not sure where this one is going yet, but Peretti has NEVER disappointed me yet!  I have read several of his titles:  This Present Darkness, Piercing the Darkness, Monster, House, Nightmare Academy, Hangman's Curse, and The Oath.  Can we say, "I'm a fan?"  I think my favorite will always be This Present Darkness, but Monster is a close second.