Tidbits & Pieces
54 faith-filled reflections from Kym Forrest.
August 3, 2026
Let my prayers rise like incense before you. Psalm 141 says, May you accept my prayer like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering! Revelation 8:1-4 tells us: Now when the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Then I saw the seven angels who stand…
Continue reading →July 27, 2026
For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards, for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we…
Continue reading →July 20, 2026
Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water.” So He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind, he became afraid and started to sink; he cried out, “Lord, save…
Continue reading →July 13, 2026
Moses said to the LORD, “See, you have been saying to me, ‘Bring this people up,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. But you said, ‘I know you by name, and also you have found favor in my sight.’ Now if I have found favor in your sight,…
Continue reading →July 6, 2026
My Pastor has expressed this concept many times. He says that it’s okay when we don’t get it, and we can tell God. In fact, He’s the best place to take this sentiment. This is where faith comes in. “God, I don’t get it, but I trust You.” Abraham didn’t know the mountain he was…
Continue reading →June 29, 2026
The balm from Gilead was known to be combined with other ingredients to increase its potency, such as licorice and honey (among other ingredients), for solving chest congestion, or oil or lard for bruising, swelling, or damage to the skin. Inflammation is what the balm of Gilead is used most for, presently, especially for sunburns…
Continue reading →June 22, 2026
Why were Moses and Joshua asked to remove their shoes? Well, they were standing on holy ground, but what made that land sacred? Mount Sinai, where Moses was standing, was known in his day as the mountain where God dwells. Why? There is no clear answer. But this is where God chose to meet with…
Continue reading →June 15, 2026
By Emerson Day Standing in the middle of the wreckage with nothing left And there’s no way of knowing what comes next You’re crying out for answers ’cause you never guessed That you would be here, that it would look like this You’re trying to hold it all together with your own two hands And…
Continue reading →June 8, 2026
In John 14:13-14, Jesus says, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” Jesus is very specific here: ask anything in my name, and I will do it! What…
Continue reading →May 5, 2026
Exodus chapter three gives the account of Moses being called aside by God. He witnessed a bush that was on fire, but was not burning up. Being curious, he “turned aside” to see this wonder before him. As he turned his attention to the bush, God spoke to him from within the fire. “Moses, Moses!”…
Continue reading →April 22, 2026
There is so much symbolism in Christ’s death and resurrection. The account of John specifies a curious detail in the resurrection. When John arrived at the tomb and went inside, he noted that the cloth covering Jesus’ head was not piled with the burial cloths, but folded and set aside, John 20:7. Why is this…
Continue reading →April 22, 2026
The day we call Palm Sunday is historically called the Day of Lambs. The shepherds would herd huge flocks of Passover Lambs into Jerusalem, signaling the start of Passover. Bethlehem was known for its spotless, almost perfect lambs. They were raised yearly and prepared for the all-important Passover celebration, remembering the salvation of Israel from…
Continue reading →April 22, 2026
Sometimes I pray like I am hoping God will answer. Moses learned how to pray, and he had the burning bush experience. God knew that He had to make Himself real to Moses; in fact, when asked His name, God told Moses His name was “I Am”. Just to ponder that name has filled volumes…
Continue reading →March 9, 2026
Philippians chapter four speaks about how to have peace. Verses 4-9 read: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of…
Continue reading →March 2, 2026
The picture with this blog is a miniature Jesus on a keychain. When I saw this image, it gave me a reason to ponder the size of my Jesus. Have I limited him to the keychain version? Jesus is God, and God, as we know, is the creator of the universe. Jesus was there during…
Continue reading →February 16, 2026
This songs lyrics profoundly resonate with me; it’s my prayer for the coming season, and essentially my life. It was written and performed by the Christian artist, Katy Nicole. It pairs nicely with my previous post titled “Have it All.” “I’ve crawled through the valley of the shadow of death, And somehow I walked out…
Continue reading →February 9, 2026
I am a Mac user, I have been since the 90’s when I was introduced to them. Previously, I was a PC user. I had the privilege of being one of the first PC users for inventory and ordering processes in the 80’s, I even met one of the programmers from IBM. He taught me…
Continue reading →February 1, 2026
Light expels darkness. As far as the light reaches there is no darkness. In John 8:12 Jesus spoke out and said “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have thelightoflife.” Then again in John 9:5 he reiterates “As long as I am in…
Continue reading →January 6, 2026
Imagine your hero, whom you have looked up to for years as a pillar in the faith, a person who always does the right thing at the right time. This is how the disciples saw Jesus. It’s recorded in the Bible that some of them even professed that He was the long-awaited Messiah, the Savior…
Continue reading →December 22, 2025
Luke 1:28-33 says The angel came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled by his words and began to wonder about the meaning of this greeting. So the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God! Listen:…
Continue reading →December 8, 2025
Good news, you’re pregnant. Congratulations! These were the words essentially spoken to Mary. Yes, you’re not married, only engaged. Yes, the baby will not be you’re husband’s child. Yes, He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. He is Jesus, the Messiah. Whew, that’s a lot to take…
Continue reading →December 1, 2025
There had been 400 years of silence from God; no prophecy or prophets. But suddenly, God is again speaking to His people. He spoke to Zechariah, the priest, that he would have a son who would prepare the way for the Messiah, John the Baptist. As the story unfolded, John grew up to become one…
Continue reading →October 13, 2025
Psalm 145 is chock-full of the goodness and faithfulness of God. I encourage you to read it today; it’s not too long. Verses 18-21 say The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely. He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry…
Continue reading →October 6, 2025
I’m sure you have heard Jesus whisper these words to your heart as I have. They are both comforting and terrifying at the same time. What does it mean to leave it in God’s hands? True, He is in control and He knows what He’s doing at all times. Also true is that I want…
Continue reading →September 1, 2025
There are times when all we can do is raise up our hands and praise God through whatever is going on in our lives, good or bad. Have you ever thought about what happens when we praise God? In Daniel chapter 10, we see that he is praying and fasting for three weeks, over 20…
Continue reading →August 16, 2025
Psalm 91 is another wonderful chapter, 16 verses filled with promises of God’s nearness, guidance, and protection. We can resite it when we are stressed, anxious, or just scared of the unknown. We can read it for comfort on every level. As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One,…
Continue reading →July 14, 2025
Exodus 25:10-22 details the design and instructions for building the Ark of the Covenant for the Israelites. The first few verses describe the ark itself – a wooden box about 45 inches long and 27 inches wide and tall. It has legs, rings, and carrying poles, and is overlaid with gold. Contained within the ark…
Continue reading →July 7, 2025
First, we must acknowledge our gods: career, family, wealth, church, friends, etc. The place we put our most time and money is usually where our allegiance lies. Time is a sure indicator of our gods. Of Course, we have to spend time at work, eight plus hours per day, and yes, we spend money on…
Continue reading →June 9, 2025
For those who have been hurt or molested in their life, there is hope for healing, but it is only found in Jesus. He has already made a plan for your healing. He didn’t cause any of the harm you have experienced, and He has healing ready for you. It could be immediate and complete…
Continue reading →May 5, 2025
The photo to the left was taken from the James Webb Telescope deep in outer space. It’s a beautiful photo of a black hole. The colors and the clarity of what is happening in this picture are stunning. In the center is a black hole of nothingness. To my knowledge and research, no one or…
Continue reading →March 31, 2025
Isaiah 53 is a well-known chapter in the Bible in Christian circles. It prophesies the birth, life, and death of Jesus. If you follow my writing, you know by now that I enjoy the New English Translation of the Bible. I like the clarity in the wording. Isaiah 53 is no exception. Verse 5: He…
Continue reading →March 24, 2025
Elizabeth, Mary’s cousin, was the first person in the New Testament to receive the Holy Spirit. And yes, she was a woman! Luke 1:41 says: When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. There are other accounts of the Holy Spirit coming upon someone;…
Continue reading →March 10, 2025
How can God send good people to Hell? My son and I have long conversations about this topic. The place to start this conversation is the definition of Good, not Miriam Webster’s, but God’s. GOD IS Good – He is the definition. Psalm 73:1 says; Certainly, God isgood to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!Millions of people are good people….
Continue reading →February 10, 2025
In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus gives us the Cure for Anxiety within the Sermon on the Mount passage. He says, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear.Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body…
Continue reading →February 10, 2025
Salvation Mountain When we first came to Jesus, He took our rags and turned them into riches. How? He took our unrighteousness, which we had no way of dealing with, and exchanged it for His righteousness, which cannot be earned but is a gift. We call it Salvation. But even though we are saved from…
Continue reading →January 27, 2025
When I trust You, I don’t need to understand what You are doing. Some people call this blind trust, and I suppose it is, but Jesus can be trusted. He will never let me down. Oh, I might not get the answer to my prayer, which is either not in His will for me or…
Continue reading →January 20, 2025
An Architect is a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking. It is both the process and the product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing buildings or other structures. God is the Architect of the Universe! He is also the Architect of me. Jeremiah 29:11 says For I know what I have planned for you,’…
Continue reading →January 13, 2025
There’s Color Even In DeathSpring is my favorite time of year because everything shows signs of life and color again. Winter is so colorless and lifeless. But it’s all part of the circle of life. I lost my mom in the Spring of 2024. We were very close. I had taken care of both my…
Continue reading →January 6, 2025
Jesus was in the tomb for three days and we all know the story well. We celebrate the death and the resurrection and so we should. But what went on in those three days, the gap, is just as powerful! Revelation 1:18 depicts Jesus in heaven and He says, “I am the Living One; I…
Continue reading →December 30, 2024
Advent CarolsFrom the Museum of the Bible Unlike retail stores today, which start playing Christmas music in November, carols were intended to be sung from Advent—the period observed the first of the four Sundays before Christmas—until Christmas Day. Christmas’s conclusion is marked by the feast of Epiphany (usually January 6), the day Christians celebrate the…
Continue reading →December 23, 2024
The fourth candle of Advent is LOVE. The Bible has a lot to say about love; in fact, depending on your translation, the word appears 100-300 times. It makes sense since God IS Love: 1 John 4:7-8: Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been…
Continue reading →December 16, 2024
The third candle of Advent is JOY, also known as the Shepherd Candle: the joy that comes through Jesus’ arrival. Philippians 4:4-5: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice! Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near! (NET) No matter what color your church uses for this third candle, I want to…
Continue reading →December 9, 2024
From Christianity.comThe first candle of Advent is HOPE, also called the prophecy candle.Isaiah 9:6-7: For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice…
Continue reading →November 25, 2024
Grace and Mercy are like the flip sides of a coin. They are similar but not the same. Grace takes our sins and puts the punishment we deserve, and places it on Jesus instead. (Mark Altrogge Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, PA) That’s incredible love! Mercy in the Hebrew language means compassionate…
Continue reading →November 18, 2024
When we experience the presence of God, we are changed forever. Something transformative happens, and we’re never the same. Jesus commands change! God is so good to lavish His mercy and grace on us. Things we don’t deserve are granted while things deserved are put aside. “For where two or three are assembled in…
Continue reading →November 11, 2024
By Lauren Daigle on Kalidescope [Verse 1] He’ll always make a way for youMake the sun and rain for youHe’ll never walk away from youHe’ll always take the blame for youAlways stay the same for youHe’s always gonna stay the same‘Cause He’s never gonna change [Verse 2] He’ll wipe away the tears you cryAlways see…
Continue reading →October 28, 2024
The cross is proof of God’s love for us! The empty tomb is proof of life, the life of Jesus that can now be resident in us by the power of the Holy Spirit. John 1:1 says that in the beginning was the Word (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God, and the Word…
Continue reading →October 14, 2024
Exodus 13:17 (NLT) When Pharoah finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So…
Continue reading →August 26, 2024
Calvary’s Enough Calvary, Golgotha, the hill where Christ was crucified, is enough to erase all sins before, current, and future. Let that sink in. Before Jesus died there were hundreds of laws the people had to follow to obtain satisfaction for their sins between the Day of Atonement. God established 10 laws and explained them…
Continue reading →July 23, 2024
In John 14:26 Jesus says; But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you. 1 Corinthians 15:28 says in the Amplified version: However, when all things are subjected to Him (Christ), then the Son Himself…
Continue reading →June 6, 2024
So the LORD scattered them from there across the face of the entire earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why its name was called Babel – because there the LORD confused the language of the entire world, and from there the LORD scattered them across the face of the entire earth.
Continue reading →May 20, 2024
Moses said to the people, “Do not fear!Stand firmand see the salvation of the LORD that he will provide for you today; for the Egyptians that you see today, you will never, ever see again.
Continue reading →March 27, 2024
Isaiah 53 is a well-known passage about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. When Jesus’ birth was announced, there had been four hundred years of silence from God to His people. That’s a very long time for there to be no prophets declaring the goodness and correction of a loving God. But when Jesus’ birth and…
Continue reading →February 19, 2024
is a story that has been rolling around in my imagination for several years. It started in a dream, then continued ruminating. I decided to write it down at the prompting of Holy Spirit. I figured if He gave me the story, He had a purpose for it, so I began to write it down….
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