When I was a teenager, our family adopted a little dog someone had dumped on our country road. One morning we offered him leftover biscuits. He took one look, scooped them in his mouth, walked around the house, dug a hole, and promptly buried the food. Even though those biscuits … Continue reading →
Take a moment and think about the beach. That thought might create a positive feeling for one person, and for another, a negative emotion. I love the beauty of a white sand beach and turquoise water; however, I am not a fan of sand that seems to get stuck in … Continue reading →
During church, our pastor reminded us that if we are in Christ Jesus we are like Noah when he was in the ark. Noah was safe and secure even in the storms, even in the driving rain, even if he tripped and fell, even if he was wobbly on his … Continue reading →
“I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who will do all My will.” ~ Acts 13:22 (NASB) Why did God find David a man after His heart? Look at the beauty of David’s Psalms, and read about his desire and longing for The Lord. … Continue reading →
Years ago, the company where my husband worked outsourced his facility, and he was laid off. He searched for new employment for 448 long, long, long days. When work finally came, we gathered up two weeks’ worth of clothes, my laptop, our dog and headed north to Idaho. Ten months … Continue reading →
An amazing verse in John 21:20 gives insight into the heart of God. John, the beloved disciple, leans against the chest of Jesus. Jesus, the God-man, the Son of God, was approachable and touchable. Jesus allowed intimacy and closeness from His disciples and other people. Jesus took little children into … Continue reading →
The enemy loves when I focus on myself because inward focus is self-consuming — consuming thoughts, time, and energy. Self-focus is any easy target by the enemy, because self-needs are so very needy. When consumed with self, that one is self-consumed. Self-focus devours, bite by bite until nothing is left … Continue reading →
