Called Out of the Shadows John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, ‘I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”— John 8:12 There was a time when I lived and walked in darkness, though I did not…
Author: Lisa Rene Delgado
I enjoy writing, drawing, photography, and gardening. I like to do things on a whim, and laughter is my way of breaking a cold, mean spirit, so the jokes are almost daily, especially in hard times. I am more of a student than a teacher; we can learn much from others with a teachable spirit. I believe in Jesus Christ, and I know that without Him, I could not get through the moments of each day. I have lived with depression most of my life. That is my Mahle, which means (Weakness). Through Day's Journey, Jesus helps me get through each day by talking to me, loving me, and by His encouraging Word. Time spent with Him enables me to press on and see things from His Perspective and the perspective of others; I believe we can find nuggets of wisdom if we are willing to learn and listen to others' cultures and life experiences. We can learn from the mouths of babes, nature, and animals; even the ant is a great teacher if we are willing to walk in our Day's Journey with an open mind and heart with our Great Teacher, Jesus Christ, who all things were made, and holds all things together for our good.
From Bitterness to Joy: A Journey of Restoration
Day’s Journey Reflection After the Storm: A New Heart, A New Song Scripture Anchors“I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”— Ezekiel 36:26 “But you, mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit…
Day’s Journey Youth: After the Rain
Day’s Journey Youth Reflection After the Rain: A New Heart and a New Song Scripture Anchors“I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you.”— Ezekiel 36:26 “But you, mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home.”— Ezekiel 36:8 “Clap your…
Joppa and Millo: Hippii the Hippo and the Swamp of Sorrow
Hippii and the Swamp of Sorrow Scripture Anchors“I will give you a new heart and put a new Spirit in you.”— Ezekiel 36:26 “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire.”— Psalm 40:2 “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new…
Mahle, Remembered by Love
Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry Scripture Anchors“Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for You, LORD, are good.”— Psalm 25:7 “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me.”— Song of Songs 2:10 Quiet PrayerDear Jesus,Please help me bring every part of my heart to…
Remember Me
Day’s Journey Reflection Remember Me, Beloved Through the healing ministry of Song of Songs, it carries the language of being sought, called beloved, drawn out of hiding, and remembered not by shame but by Love. Scripture Anchors“Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for…
Day’s Journey Children’s Ministry: Mahle the Spotted Lamb: Heated by Hurt
When Mahle’s Heart Felt Hot Scripture Anchor“I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin.”— Psalm 39:1 Quiet PrayerDear Jesus,Please help me when my heart feels hurt, left out, or sad.Teach me to come to You with my feelings.Help me speak kindly and trust Your Love.Amen. One day, Mahle the spotted lamb felt…
Day’s Journey Youth: When My Heart Hurts
When My Heart Feels Hot With Hurt Scripture Anchors“I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin.”— Psalm 39:1 “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.”— 1 John 4:9 “Anyone who loves God must also…
Bitterness and Reciprocity
Day’s Journey Reflection When My Heart Grew Hot Within Me Scripture Anchors“I said, ‘I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.’ So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; my heart…
Joppa and Millo Reflection
The Little Lamp in the Dark Forest Scripture Anchor“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”— Matthew 5:14 Joppa the Ostrich and Millo the little bird were walking through a dark forest. The trees were tall.The shadows were deep.The path was hard to see. Joppa held a…