Spiritual Sparks
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 A recent walk through the woods turned into a devotional I never saw coming. The foggy morning ribboned around the towering trees and enveloped the trail ahead. Every branch looked suspiciously eerie. Every root seemed determined to catch my shoe. Even the chipmunks appeared to know where they were going, which felt a tad insulting. Standing next to a pine tree, I reached into my pocket, pulled out a small notepad, a pen, and began writing on the wilty paper. I kept thinking how often life resembles a forest, shadowed by uncertainty and crowded with all the questions of where, why, and how. As the fog continued to thicken over the trail, I quoted, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105 KJV). The comfort of simple scripture offers a steady promise from God, right? His Word becomes the lamp in our hands. It may not reveal every bump or bend in the trail. It may not expose the hidden mud puddle or hide the creepy tree limbs, but it always provides enough light for the next faithful step. That’s the beauty of walking with Christ. When storms bend the branches above and fear rustles through our hearts like leaves before a downpour, our God remains steady. No fog can smother His light. No night can outlast His promises. No storm can wash away His path. Dear friend, take heart. When hidden roots trip us, God steadies our footing. When we wander, He gently calls us home. When doubt drifts in like morning fog, His truth clears the way. So if your trail disappears within the fog, trust the One who carries the lamp. You don’t need a map of the entire forest. You only need enough light for your next faithful step ... and the step after that and ... etc. Keep walking. His light will always reach where your feet need to land. Heavenly Father, When the path ahead disappears within the fog, help me keep my eyes on You. Your Word remains the lamp that guides my feet, even when I can see only the next step. Strengthen my faith to trust You with what I cannot see, knowing Your light never fades and Your promises never fail. In Jesus' name. Amen. Spiritual Sparks Reflection What fog has settled over your heart lately? What "next step" might God already be lighting for you? ~~When the trail disappears, trust the One who carries the lamp.~~LM
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath began a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 KJV Grace is where God's good work begins, wouldn't you agree? God plants seeds of wisdom and truth deep within our hearts, nurturing them until they take root and flourish. We dream, write, create, craft, labor, and serve, but it is God who, through prayer, strengthens our hands and steadies our feet. God is our stronghold, the solid ground beneath us. More importantly, He never abandons the work He starts. We are His workmanship, fashioned by the hands of the Master Craftsman. He patiently shapes, sands, and refines, until His work in us is complete. Sometimes, however, the door to creativity nails itself shut. Confidence fades and doubt creeps in like an unwelcome draft beneath the door. There are moments choosing a font feels like a major life decision, even the blinking cursor looks judgmental. You see, when our ideas dry up, our prayers feel weak. We wonder if anything meaningful will ever come from our efforts again. On particularly difficult days, we may reorganize the junk drawer, alphabetize the spice rack, fix the barn doors, or decide that today is the perfect day to deep-clean the basement. Anything to avoid facing that stubbornly closed door. The struggle is real. Spiritual battles swirl through our thoughts, tangle our minds, and discourage our hearts. At times, we feel stranded on an island of loneliness, convinced no one sees our struggle. Yet even in solitude, God is only a whisper away. One prayer can invite Him into the room. One prayer can place the hammer back into His hands, and with a single touch, the One who began a good work in you can loosen every nail, swing open every door and continue the beautiful work He started. He never glances at us and mutters, "Well, this one's going to need a small miracle and some extra duct tape." No. He sees the finished masterpiece long before we do. So don't give up. Keep walking with Him. Keep praying. Keep trusting. "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath began a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6 KJV). Dear friend, the Master Craftsman's grace is not finished with any of us, yet. Heavenly Father, Thank You for never giving up on me. When doubt clouds my heart and creativity fades, remind me that You are still at work. Strengthen my hands, steady my steps, and help me trust Your timing. Continue shaping my life for Your glory. In Jesus' name, amen. Spiritual Spark Challenge What area of your life feels unfinished or "under construction," and how can you invite God into it this week? When doubt or discouragement creeps in, what practical step can you take to trust God's ongoing work in your life? ~~He sees the finished masterpiece long before we do.~~LM
Prayers Under Fire
~~coming soon~~
Dex Hamilton, special ops mercenary, turned his back on God six years ago. He now spends his rogue life living for the government, sidestepping a monotony of red tape, and righting a long-overdue wrong.
Marcee Simmons, small-town preacher’s daughter from Ohio, is forced to drive deep into the Belize jungle with Dex. Her faith is tested as she and Dex dodge a host of armed men, cavort with a freeloading tarantula, and plunge over a makeshift waterfall.
Together they must evade the evil forces of a kingpin who fights to monopolize new smuggling channels for the exploitation of illegal drugs and human trafficking. When a few phenomenal miracles cross their paths, the results become an awakening kaleidoscope of change, making their survival critical, their trust unavoidable, and their love unstoppable.
My Anthologies
Enjoy ten delightful short stories,
including my own,Tinsel-Touched.
It’s such a joy to see this Rom-Com about second chances come to life alongside the eclectic voices of my talented author friends.
I'm so grateful Love at First Drop found a home in this beautiful
anthology. These twelve stories dive into human depths of resilience, humor, and enduring power of love in unexpected places.
Linda Morgan
Linda Morgan resides in Ohio with her husband. She is a flower gardener at heart, a three-aquarium enthusiast, and when time permits she crochets pillows and afghans. As an eclectic book nerd, Linda loves reading her Bible and any devotional she can get her hands on. However, her bookshelf contains everything from Dr. Seuss to Helen Steiner-Rice to espionage thrillers to clean rom-coms. The latter being her all-time favorite, and as her husband is always quick to point out: “Life’s (more!) better when you’re laughing.” She agrees.
She is a word geek to the extreme and for some quirky reason has an overwhelming impulse to spell words backwards, but only to herself. Not out loud. That would just be weird.
She's written a full-length novel, Prayers Under Fire, which will be released soon. (Spoiler alert: it’s a trilogy, so get ready to meet the Jameson brothers, whose entertaining adventures and swoon-worthy romances bring faith, hope, and love to life.) Linda combines page-turning adventure, intriguing suspense, and a romantic happily-ever-after to her novels. She had a poem published a decade ago, and a few years back, she won first place on two devotions submitted to FaithWriters.com. In July 2025, she's had a short-story published, Love at First Drop, in an anthology titled, DREAMS AND DRIFTWOOD. In November 2025, Tinsel-Touched hit the shelf in a Christmas anthology titled, HOLIDAYS IN THE HEARTLAND.
Above all else, God is number one in her life, and Linda knows she wouldn’t be writing if she didn’t believe this is what He’s called her to do. Please take the time to stop by her devotional page, "Spiritual Sparks." She welcomes your visits and prays her words touch your heart.