Hope Broke Through Silence
Do you have hope while waiting in silence? Or do you wonder if what you hoped for is worth it, and hope slips away? Throughout centuries, God’s people waited in hope for redemption. Some lost …
Biblical Thanksgiving Prayers
Prayers of thanksgiving are a necessary part of the believer’s life, not just during a season of the year. Gratitude is a spiritual discipline for everyday life. The Bible offers …
Refocus Your Mindset through Simple Praise
Simple praise leads our hearts to God. We drove through the countryside with two of our grandchildren in the backseat. A praise song came on the radio that we had sung in church. Soon we heard little …
Principles for Reconciliation in Marriage
Reconciliation in marriage is challenging, but is worth the effort. Marriage begins with the hope of living happily ever after, as we’ve been taught from fairy tales. However, because …
Speak Words of Worth to Your Soul
Do need some words of worth for your soul? Do you feel like you’re doing your best but still coming up short? Feelings of inadequacy are overwhelming and possibly crippling. Life is …
The Rescue Plan for Souls
The week leading up to Easter is often busy with anticipation of celebrating spring, family get-togethers, and egg hunts. As the week unfolds, we live out the plan of our preparations. If …
What is the Heart of the Matter?
Life has many distractions that disrupt our relationship with God. Our feelings get offended. We focus on the offense, holding on to the hurt or bitterness. We say or do something that offends …
Twos Day Random Thoughts
Today is a unique date! Consider these random thoughts on “Twos Day”. February 22, 2022, written out 2/22/22, falls on Tuesday this year. It truly is “Twos Day.” …
How Can Marriage Please God?
The goal of the life of a Christ-follower is to please the Lord in whatever we do. We can and should apply this as foundational to the life of discipleship. But consider widening its scope to …
Is Joyful Faith Possible?
How can we have joy in everyday life when we are constantly bombarded with news, stress, and difficulties? Since the pandemic began, joy has been hard to find, with so many people being ill or …
Three Ways to Reset Your Mindset
January brings the opportunity to reset your mindset. This year feels the same as last year, with the uncertainties from CoVid and all that it has changed in our lives. Recovering from holiday …
Guest Post by Kathy Howard–Weighty Last Words
Today I welcome author and speaker Kathy Howard as a guest on my blog. Kathy is an excellent Bible teacher. This post is adapted from her new devotional book, “Deep Rooted: Growing through the …
Reflect and Reset, Look Up and Live Forward
The new year is time to reflect and look up with praise and reset your life to live forward with faith confidence in God. The end of the holiday season and first weeks of January give us space …
Are You Wrapped Up in the Wonder of Christmas?
The wonder of Christmas is all around us–the twinkling lights, yummy foods, beautiful music, and family gatherings. We wonder how we will get everything done by Christmas day. I like the …
Why is Christmas Hope Different?
Hope grows during December through the anticipation of the holiday activities, Christmas gifts and family gatherings. Kids anticipate their favorite toy or new electronic gadget under the …
Is Peace at Christmas Possible?
Christmas stirs a range of feelings from excitement to nostalgia to sadness. Children get excited anticipating the fun of gifts and parties. Adults become nostalgic, remembering holidays from long …
Preparing for December
December brings all kinds of preparations that can either be fun or overwhelming. The list includes special meals to prepare, gifts to purchase, lights to hang, and the Christmas tree to put …
Giving Thanks – Learning Gratitude In Real Life
Learning gratitude in real life takes effort. It is taught in our homes. When a child receives a birthday gift from someone, the mom usually cues the child, “What do you say?” It’s a prompt for …
Taste and See the Goodness of God
The goodness of God is all around us. Autumn in the Midwest brings crisp air, colorful leaves, and s’mores by the fire pit. The season also means that pumpkin spice is everywhere on foods …
Do You Need Soul Satisfaction?
Do you need soul satisfaction? We are too easily satisfied with the things of this world. Contentment is elusive. We become too busy with our everyday lives that we neglect the source of …
