Spiritual Sparks
“The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil." (Proverbs 16:4 NKJV) Some truths in life are easy to swallow—like the fact coffee makes mornings better or fresh-baked cookies are little bites of happiness. But then there are those truths that feel like you're swallowing a dry cracker with no water in sight. Proverbs 16:4 is one of those hard-to-swallow verses: “The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.” Wait … even the wicked? That’s not just a dry cracker you're dealing with, but also the crumbs that clog your windpipe. It might make us wonder why God allows certain people, circumstances, or even outright evil to exist. But here’s the thing—nothing in this world is random. Not the joys, not the struggles, and not even the people walking in the opposite direction of goodness. Which means this: not only do we have purpose, it's imperative we make good choices. Precious one, we are a walking-talking human puzzle, and every piece has a place, even the pieces that look like they don’t belong. Sometimes, the dark and strangely shaped make the picture complete. Dare I say: "even the wicked," the odd, and the scary serve a purpose ... though we may not understand why or how. Their choices bring consequences, teach lessons, and often serve as a contrast that makes God's righteousness shine even brighter. But let’s not get stuck staring at the dark and odd puzzle pieces. Our job isn’t to decipher every mystery of God’s plan (which we couldn't even if we wanted to) it’s to trust we are part of it. We are called to be children of light, which reflects His goodness in a world that often feels clouded and shadowed with confusion. So, when life hands us a truth too hard to swallow—like the dry cracker—let’s remember God holds the cup. His wisdom quenches our doubts, and His purpose never crumbles under confusion. Every piece of our life and this world's puzzle (even the things we struggle to understand!) fits into His divine design. You see, God didn’t create us just to exist. We were created to shine—with His purpose, with good choices, with faith, and with the assurance that even when life feels uncertain, God’s glory radiates in "all things for Himself." Heavenly Father, Some truths feel easy, and others feel like that sandpapery dry cracker—hard to swallow and harder to understand. But Your Word reminds me that You made all things for Yourself, and nothing in my life is without purpose. Quench my doubts with Your wisdom and steady my heart with Your peace. Thank You for purpose, even in the things I don’t understand. In Jesus' name. Amen. Spiritual Sparks What “hard-to-swallow” truth might God be asking you to trust Him with today, and how can you focus on reflecting His light? ~~We are a walking-talking human puzzle and every piece has a place.~~LM
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV) Ever have one of those life-pausing moments? You know the kind that shows up between a step, a breath, or a wandering thought. You freeze, take a long blink, and bam—it hits you: out of more than eight billion people on this big, round, spinning planet, God gave you a unique and intentional purpose for your life. It's a mind-boggling, humbling realization. Life isn't just a string of random events—like socks disappearing in the dryer or your WiFi cutting out right before an important Zoom meeting (which honestly feels a little personal, just saying). My friend, we are not a cosmic accident. We are a divine masterpiece, handcrafted by God and placed right here, right now, on purpose. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV). "Prepared beforehand" … think about that for a moment. That means before your first breath, before you ever took your first step, even before your first questionable life decision (that you may or may not regret), our God already had a purpose for your life. You didn't stumble into meaning. You were created with it. Dear friend, we are children of light, meant to shine in a world that often feels blanketed with confusion and noise and bad decisions. Our God doesn't just create us and step back. He shapes us, guides us, and walks with us, weaving purpose (His purpose) into even the smallest moments. You only have to let Him in. But let's be honest—this journey isn't a perfectly paved highway. It's more like a winding trail with unexpected turns, jagged rocks, and an occasional squirrel skittering out of nowhere like it has a mission of its own. So, when things don't make sense, when plans fall apart, when doors close, when relationships fail, when life feels as messy and unpredictable as your internet connection—God is still at work. Every step, every season, every moment is connected to something bigger than we can see or know. So, trust Him. You are but one life among eight billion other lives, and yet, you are fully known and fully seen by Him. Walk in the unique purpose He's already prepared for you. Heavenly Father, Thank You for creating me with purpose and intention. Help me to trust You, even when life feels uncertain or unclear. Open my eyes to the ways You are working in and through me each day. Give me the courage to walk in the path You’ve prepared for me, and the faith to follow where You lead. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Spiritual Sparks What gifts, passions, or opportunities might God be using right now to reveal part of your unique purpose? When life feels uncertain or off-course, do you tend to trust God’s plan—or try to take control? What would it look like to surrender that area to Him? ~~We are created with purpose … use His wisdom wisely.~~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.