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 →
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 →
O to live fearless! Not locked in the fear of man but pressed in so deep to our loving Father’s heart that tears can be wiped, sleeves rolled up in the muddy world battle, and yet not lose joy. I want to live fearless, remembering I am invincible, because all … Continue reading →
The image is burned in my mind. A man and his wife sit in the dirt in a refugee camp. When the rebels came, the family with their six children left with nothing but the clothes on their back. Nothing. No possessions. No home. Nothing. The one thing the man … Continue reading →
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 →
My soul is troubled, desperate for God’s intervention, and my prayer this morning just repeats, “Oh God how I need you, every hour I need you.” I come to His throne with my requests, and my soul weeps and groans, and yet, and yet, there is a joy. Joy is … Continue reading →
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” ~ James 1:2 (NKJV) “When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” ~ James 1:2 (NLT) Count it all joy? Consider it joy? Really? How does one count it all joy when loved ones die, health … Continue reading →
