When you walk through the fires of life, I will be with you. I know the difficulties you face and I will gently lead you and your young ones. When you feel overwhelmed by the flood of activities, wants, and needs, I AM with you. Even when you can’t see … Continue reading →
Father’s Day is a time of joy for many. However, for those who have lost fathers, had terrible fathers, or for those who never knew their fathers, Father’s Day is difficult. God knows and cares. God is with those whose fathers were absent, abusive, or dismissive. Whether your father was … Continue reading →
Curious, I picked up the gray rock with the smooth, round surface on one side and flat on the other. Nothing seemed special about the dull rock, until I turned it over exposing the inside filled with beautiful, dazzling purple crystals. The flip-side changed the dull into beauty. There’s always … Continue reading →
With a heavy heart, I sat down in the grass and pulled weeds. Our sweet little dog who had blessed our family for fifteen years had passed away, and I missed Chipper’s furry little sweetness. In the past, whenever I worked in the yard, he would keep me company. Now, … 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 →
In the 1800’s George Müller was a thief, liar, and gambler—until God touched his heart. A changed man, Müller began preaching, and then felt the call to help poor children. He recorded in his personal journal how he desired to show God’s faithful provision. “It is true that the faith … Continue reading →
Troubled by concerns for a loved one, I left a message with a friend asking if she would join in prayer. Within minutes she called to bring encouragement and support. And, then she prayed. During her prayer, she mentioned as believers we aren’t just given a stream of living water, … Continue reading →
