What Do You Mean No Halloween This Year!
The act of choosing alone gives us some control over our thoughts and feelings. This is something many have struggled with these past months. Friends, God is in control of all things, but that doesn’t mean we let our minds drift into a muddy pumpkin patch of worry, waiting for God to pluck us out.
Being Encouraged by the Names of God in Morning Prayer
…as our family goes through a third COVID-19 quarantine this year, I’ll be sharing these prayers with you from time to time. I hope to encourage you, yes, but even more to motivate you to experience the great reward of exploring the names of God on your own.
Holding Fast to God’s Unfailing Love and Mercy
We have no choice but to hold fast to God's unfailing love this week. Wait a minute; this week? We must hold fast every week, day, hour, and minute. And do we ever have a choice? No, for the believer, there is only one answer; Jesus. For the unbeliever, the choice...
I Know Where My Help Comes From, Do You?
Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Don't we all need help? I know I do; I just don't like asking for it. I think that's a common problem. We are raised to be independent,...
Breathe a Sigh of Relief and Get to Work
Whether you are just getting started or, like me, you’ve been writing for a while but still have a very few subscribers, I caution you not to compare yourself to others. Instead, choose to be inspired by them.
Count Your Blessings, Even Those You Can’t See
Yes, count your blessings even when you can’t see them because there are many.
Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 9 – Honor Your Parents By Preserving Their Independence
"Mom, I've had a good life." I was yelling into the phone so that she could hear me. She had to know now, I didn't want to wait until I could see her again, face to face. It was so clear to me, there was an urgency about it. Tell her you've had a good life. Tell her...
There’s More Than One Way to Do Church
Galatians 6:10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (ESV) How can we do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith, when we are physically distant from...
Shhh! I Want to Hear His Whisper
All these things are screaming, all at once. I want them to stop. Stop for just a little while! I can’t hear the Lord’s whisper, but I know He won’t let me miss it.
Proclamations of Love in the Neighborhood
All of these are proclamations of love, each in their own way—Soul mate to soul mate, neighbor to neighbor, human to fellow human.
