The afternoon sun stretched across the school courtyard as Matthias sat on the bench with Kazim, Azzah, Brent, and Kayden. They had all seen it before. Adults who talked about God but acted with pride.Leaders who preached kindness but treated people harshly.Church people who said “Love one another,” yet ignored the hurting, the lonely, and…
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.
Today
Peace That Does Not Come From Wealth I woke up this morning with pain in my back. There were many times in my life when physical pain would have sent me into panic. I would have worried about work, money, provision, and whether I could keep everything from falling apart. But this morning was different….
When My Trust Muscle Feels Weak
A Day’s Journey Reflection Sometimes I feel abandoned. But if I am honest, I also know I am partially responsible for my isolation. Healing takes time, and although I know God is restoring me, my “trust muscle” is still weak. I can be doing well—steady, peaceful, moving forward—until someone comes along and repeats something that…
When “God Is Good” Meets a Wounded Silence
A Day’s Journey Reflection “God is good.” Is He? Today, I said those words to someone deeply wounded, and she did not respond. We had been texting back and forth. There seemed to be a tender connection between us. We shared a few “Yays,” funny emojis, and even hearts. Then I wrote the words: “God…
When We Say, God is Good to the Hurting
When the Words Feel Too Heavy A Day’s Journey Youth Reflection The afternoon sun rested softly over the school courtyard. Matthias, Kazim, Kayden, Azzah, and Brent sat near the old shade tree where students often gathered after a long day. Their backpacks were scattered in the grass, and the breeze moved quietly through the leaves….
When True Words Feel Too Heavy
A Day’s Journey Reflection for Little Broken Hearts Lina, the little deer, sat beneath the shade tree with her knees pulled close. The others had been trying to cheer her up. Joppa brought her a small bundle of wildflowers.Millo landed nearby and sang a soft little song.Mahle the Spotted Lamb sat beside her quietly.Bodhi rested…
Here I am, LORD, Send Me!
They said, “Send me.” A Memorial Day Reflection As I ponder this day, Memorial Day, my heart grows quiet. I cannot help but think about the young men and women who passionately fought for what they believed in. They believed that every person deserved the freedom to live the life God had given them—to live…
To Our Veterans, With Honor and Gratitude
To all Veterans, Thank you. Thank you for giving of yourself so that I may live in a country where I have the freedom to choose the leaders I want to lead. Thank you for defending my right to vote, my right to worship, my right to speak, and my right to live with hope…
Joppa and Friends: Spreading the Gospel
Preacher Porky Pine and the Good News That Grew Children’s Day’s Journey Memory Verse:“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”— Romans 10:15 One bright afternoon, Preacher Porky Pine sat on a little stump near the meadow path. His tiny Bible rested in his lap.His quills drooped a little.His nose pointed toward…
Day’s Journey Youth: When the Seed Lands Somewhere You Cannot See
Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Scripture Anchor:“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”— Romans 10:15 The youth room was quiet after everyone left. Chairs were pushed in. Empty water bottles sat near the trash can. A few Bibles were still open on the table from the evening lesson. Outside the window, the…