I’ve moved over thirty times, and the trail has been a wild ride filled with ups and downs, good and bad, hardship and fun. Some memories make me smile, others make me shudder, and all make me grateful for a forgiving, restoring God. During the Israelite’s journey to the Promised … Continue reading →
I really wanted something, really, really wanted something. I prayed and pursued the thing I desired. The desire even seemed a God-honoring desire. Surely, it was something God would want me to have. At times, I’ve whined and been very distracted by my perception of something I thought I needed … Continue reading →
Ever had your stomach tangled in knots? The stress of the day, of the news, of the world, can wreck havoc on the body. Whew, it’s a crazy world out there people. All too often I get tangled up in the messiness of the messy world. Paul gave Timothy some … Continue reading →
I kept thinking about a situation, and the more I thought about that situation, the more upsetting it became. Then I felt a gentle whisper in my soul, “Look at Me.” As I turned my gaze on the Lord, peace came. Unfortunately, being one who thinks I can figure out … Continue reading →
(I wrote this a few years ago, but thought it appropriate for what we are going through today.) I didn’t want to get out of bed. Even though I didn’t have a reason to be depressed, depression had hit hard. Blessings abounded, yet one thing made me sad, one thing … Continue reading →
I have several friends who love diving deep into God’s word. We strap on the belt of truth and plunge into the depths. With the Light of the World shining bright into the darkness, we submerge to discover more fully God’s word. It’s an awesome adventure! Bible study isn’t just … Continue reading →
God is teaching me again the beauty of taking every thought captive. Far too long I’ve had the tendency to analyze, wonder, and try to figure out when I hear something or see something and “go there” in my mind. However, I’ve found I don’t have to ponder every story, … Continue reading →
