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New Year’s resolutions are tough for me. As the promise of a new year stretches out like a blank canvas, I’m sometimes hesitant to make a tall list of resolutions. If I’ve had a great year, I wonder can I have another great year? Aren’t I due for something to go wrong? You know what […]
I sucked in a deep breath as I surveyed the stacks of boxes and tubs lining the entire perimeter of my grandma’s storage building. Every nook, every cranny – even the rafters – was crammed full of stuff. Since time was not on our side to move her from this home to her new one, […]
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) A year ago my cousin invited me to meet up with her in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I’ve wanted to visit this string of barrier islands for years, so eager […]
As a young Christian, I looked at my problems and sufferings while letting them determine my day. I looked down in self-pity wondering why they were happening to me. I was looking to everyone else for help to escape it. God was my last resort, if at all. I wasn’t looking in His Word to […]
Are you struggling today with the out-of-nowhere storm that suddenly popped up in your life? Maybe it’s an unexpected health diagnosis rocking your very core. Or your spouse recently chose to walk away from you and your sacred marriage vows. It could be a financial crush leaving you wondering how you’re going to make ends […]
“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.’ ” Luke 2:10-11 (KJV) I can only imagine the morale of God’s […]
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14 (KJV) As we light our second candle of Advent this week we celebrate Peace. “Peace on earth”— a common Christmas slogan that can leave us a bit confused and depressed as we look around our world today and see […]
“For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me.” John 5:46 (ESV) I love those times when the Lord proves, again and again, His Word is “living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword”. (Heb. 4:12 ) Last week studying John 5 was certainly one of those times. Jesus had […]
“Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ ” Matthew 14:31 (ESV) Have you ever felt a strong sense of urgency to change your circumstances yet you simply cannot? I definitely have. Over the last several years, I’ve experienced one […]
“Jesus said to him, ‘If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!’ ” (John 21:22) ESV I’m gonna shoot that bird if he’s not gone when we get back from vacation! My husband was at his wits end. Cringing, I immediately said a prayer… […]
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (Proverbs 22:6) NLT I hate family tension. Those times when conversations become a bit heated and drama seems to invade out of nowhere. Times when we’re misunderstood or not being heard like we desperately expect. I’m a peacemaker […]
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) I’m sorry. It’s been over a year since my last blog post. A fact I never thought I’d have to write. But I want you to know I […]
“I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing; To live with Him in His house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate His beauty; I’ll study at His feet.” Psalm 27:4 MSG I love when God takes a familiar passage and extracts a different perspective for me to see. For us girls, the small tale […]
“Does this sound as if I am trying to win human approval? No indeed! What I want is God’s approval!…” (Galatians 1:10 GNT) Have you ever watched squirrels? I know. That’s kinda random isn’t it? But seriously, if you get a chance, do it. They’re comical. Our neighborhood is full of squirrels. From gathering nuts […]
“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18 NLT) Silence is golden. The famous words of wisdom passed through the years. You know… open your ears, not your mouth… put a sock in it… or I love how my sister says it: zip your lip, chip! But there are times […]
“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed.” (Mark 1:35 NKJV) Can you imagine the droves of people constantly following Jesus around? People desperate for healing; desperate for spiritual needs. They searched Him out day and night. And let’s […]