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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Pray for Hope in the Mess
Do you need hope in the midst of the mess and chaos in the world? When we look at crisis after crisis, it is natural to feel despair. On a large scale, the terrorist attacks, …
Marriage in Tandem
Marriage is a tandem ride. Recently Rick and I celebrated our forty-sixth anniversary. How did that happen? I remember standing at the altar as a bright-eyed but naïve twenty-year-old …
Reflections on Freedom: Pray for America the Beautiful
America, the Beautiful stirs my heart whenever I hear it sung. The fabric of our country has been woven through the centuries with the strength and faith of her people. The courage of early …
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Ready for Spring Cleanup?
Spring cleanup takes a lot of forms, from cleaning inside the house to sprucing up the yard. The other day I tackled some long overdue yard work, raking old leaves from fence line and …
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. Do need some words of worth for your …
How Can We Abide in the Lord?
In spring, each day brings something new. The leaves on trees and blooms on flowers appear, especially after rain. Birds are building nests, selecting safe places for their young. Many nests are …
