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 →
Have you ever hesitated to do something because you didn’t think the impact would be very good or lasting? Or, you worked at something and didn’t see a return for all the time and money you invested? Is it just me? I wonder, how far will we go when we … Continue reading →
Is there a place in your life where you can’t seem to move forward? With all the horrible, nasty stuff that comes our way, it’s easy to get stuck in the pain, the lost dreams, the loss, the terrible thing that happened. In Exodus 14, the Israelites are trapped at … Continue reading →
