“Daddy I have the best teacher EVER!" Those words drifted through my open windows on the first day of school. Outside a little girl trotted home in her new school clothes and backpack.Her excitement …
Ready to Travel? Be sure to Pack Smart
Ready to travel? Do you have all you need from your mental checklist in your suitcase? Tickets? Identification? Toothbrush? When preparing for an overseas trip, I found this simple advice on a …
Psalm 145: Gaining Perspective of God’s Character
Psalm 145 shows God's nature like a multi-faceted diamond. King David, the author of this psalm of praise, describes God's majesty and compassion, His greatness and nearness. Sometimes one facet of …
Knowing God as Refuge
Have you ever been in a season of life when one crisis follows another and you need a refuge for protection? One way to regain a solid footing during such times is to seek the refuge of God. This is …
Knowing God as Redeemer
Do you know God as the Redeemer? The redeemer is the one who buys back. We were lost and separated from our Maker. Although we are God's unique workmanship we are still need a redeemer.Through …
Knowing God: A Living Hope
Every day we have hope and expectations. We desire an attainment of something good, or the feeling that something will be true. "I hope it doesn't rain for our hike." "My hope is to …
Knowing God is Good
God is good. At the dawn of time, God created the world and called it good. After everyday day of creation, he paused and declared it good. He created the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, …
Knowing God’s Holiness and Grace
What comes to mind when you think of God’s holiness? Is He far off and unapproachable? How can holiness and grace function together? Holiness is the core of God’s being. He is Supreme, entirely set …
Knowing God Through Psalm 145
Psalm 145 shows God's nature like a multi-faceted diamond. King David, the author of this psalm of praise, describes God's majesty and compassion, His greatness and nearness. Sometimes one facet of …
My One Word for 2016
In recent years one word has guided me throughout the next year. Last year my word was commit. I had a lot of work to do and needed to focus my commitment to accomplish it, with the Lord's help. I …
New Year, New Perspective
"But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians …
Do You Fear or Trust?
Terrorist attacks. Political division. Economic uncertainty. Fear of family instability heading into the holidays. Increased health issues with test results that indicate major changes are …
Are You Stressed or Blessed?
The buzzing alarm of the smartphone awakened us on our travel day home, but the stress ratcheted up when we realized the clock on the smartphone was different from the bedside alarm clock. …
Recalculating Direction
Have you ever had to stop and ask for directions? Do you depend on a GPS or a map? Most likely, we all have needed to recalculate our direction. Several years ago, while sitting on the sofa …
Perspective for the Faith Journey
Have you ever had a change of perspective? Years ago our family took attempted downhill skiing. From the base of the mountain, I felt invigorated by the mountain air to rise to the challenge of …
Ready for a Summer Escape?
Ready for a summer escape? The days are hotter and the air is humid. Ball games have been played and Vacation Bible School is over. The family vacation is either over or will occur in the next few …
What is Your Anchor for Hope?
The first time our family went to an ocean beach was memorable—not because of the serenity of gentle waves lapping the sand, but from crashing waves knocking us off our feet. At first it was a fun …
Blessed are the Flexible
Isn't it interesting how you start out to do one thing you end up doing something else? Or something in addition to what you first started? Many days that's way life happens and we need to be flexible …
Generosity : Overflow of the Heart
Generosity is the theme of Arkansas Women Bloggers this month. Each Wednesday they host "Wordless Wednesday" where bloggers can submit photos to illustrate the word. Today I am honored to be featured …
Persevere through Distractions
Distractions can derail anyone. My husband is normally focused and on task. But when he is at the dining table, looks out the window, and spots a furry critter swinging on the bird feeder in …
