Waiting When You Don’t Want to Wait
Waiting is hard. We are not wired for it. When I’m are put on hold on the telephone, I get impatient, while being forced to listen to terrible music for an undetermined amount of time. If we …
Where Do You Dwell In Your Mindset?
People dwell in many different types of houses. Some are huge with many rooms made from expensive materials and others are simple one room homes. Igloos, cabins, and condominiums shelter people. Many …
A Better Perspective in the Pandemic
Do you need a better perspective in the midst of bad news? I admit I can easily be distressed by watching too much news about the pandemic and all the problems it has created. These are challenging …
Shelter in Place, in Peace
“Shelter is place” has become a way of life, requiring us to stay at home during the CoVid-19 pandemic. This is an unprecedented time in our lives, with uncertainty of how long it will …
Choose Faith Over Fear
Every day we can decide to choose faith over fear. The world is changing unbelievably fast. Almost every day has some sort of “breaking news.” Unprecedented news of CoVid19 …
Journey Into Lent
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, marking the forty days before Easter. Ash Wednesday is the day of remembering our human condition of sinfulness and our need for God’s forgiveness. Lent can be a …
Ending One Year, Preparing for the Next Year
Ending one year and preparing for the next year with purpose takes thought and prayer. Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NIV Another year will soon be over. …
Imagine Mary’s Deep Trust in God
Imagine the deep trust shown by Mary when the angel Gabriel came to her, changing her life (and ours) forever. “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Luke …
What’s the Difference Between Praise and Thanks?
What the difference between praise and thanks? Many times we use them interchangeably in our prayers. Both of the words are nouns and verbs. Each word has a specific objective, yet the words overlap …
Can You See Plentiful Blessings?
Can you see plentiful blessings around you? We moved into our new home the end of summer, when the mature oak trees provided wonderful shade. Many large trees in our neighborhood are beautiful as the …
Choose Faith and Hope
What do you turn to when you learn of yet another tragedy, be it the force of hurricanes, earthquakes, or tragic massacre of innocent folks? Questions arise in our shock. How can we understand it? …
Transitions Abound
Transitions abound during this time of year. Some transitions are small, while some are major. Either way, they impact life. It can be overwhelming to adjust to the changes and the accompanying …
Random Thoughts: Where Has My Brain Gone?
Random thoughts jump around in my head, sometimes like fleas and other times like galloping horses needing corralled. Focus? It’s nearly gone. Writing projects are temporarily put on hold. …
Heavenly Father, Perfect Father for All
Our father can rescue us from peril. I took a dare from my older brother to climb the big poplar tree in our front yard. The branches were the perfect distance apart for my little legs to reach and …
A Message for Moms: Your Worth is in Christ! You Are Enough!
Moms, have you ever judged yourself as not good enough? Always coming up short of what is expected or needed? As I’ve observed moms of all ages throughout the decades of my life, I’ve seen a common …
The Unfolding of Redemption
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 we get …
What Do Your Words Say About You?
Have you noticed the harsh words that bombard us? The noise of the world through television, social media, and talk shows constantly invade our lives. Are the words we hear encouraging or distressing? …
Wrap God’s Love Around You
Wrap God’s love around your heart. Try to grasp how wide and far and deep and high it is, like standing on the ocean shore seeing the infinite sky and water. Find comfort in reading the words of …
Why Trust the Sovereign God?
Trust. A simple but powerful word that is the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. The all-knowing, sovereign God is trustworthy. When we can’t see through …
Seven Questions for Year-End Review
A year-end review enlightens us with understanding for future days. Learning from the past helps prepare us for the new year. God guides us through as we look to Him. A year-end review is …
