“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
Genesis 18:5 NIV
Mother
My mom was in a serious car accident on Friday the 18th. She went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon….
Midweek Morsel: Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway!
I love tradition, especially ones that involve fun surprises or gifts. And today I’m talking blog traditions—giveaways, to be exact. Yay, right? Each…
Fear of Success: The Plague of What-ifs
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Midweek Morsel: An Autumn Prayer
Father, as we enjoy autumn this year, may the delightful characteristics of the season also color other areas of our lives. May the…
A Bold Approach
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in…
Midweek Morsel: God Sings Because of Us!
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A Break for Me, Some Blessings for You
Hey friends, I need to take a short blogging break while I attend to some other important matters, but I’ll be back in…
Midweek Morsel: Prayer in Violent Times
Our world has seen some violent times over the past couple of months. The events in Syria and Egypt spring to mind. Violence…
Climbing Towards a Goal
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.” Psalm 18:29 I’ve been on the…
Midweek Morsel: Allowing Others to Bless Us
“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many…
Precious Sacrifice of Praise
When you picture someone praising God, what image comes to mind? A fellow worshipper singing with uplifted hands during Sunday morning services? Your…
Midweek Morsel: Prayer to Unlock Lips
“O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” Psalm 51:15 Have you ever come up empty at a time…
Wound Care 101 Revisited
*This encore presentation of a post from 2008 will probably be new to most of you. Hope it blesses you! Flip-flops are the…
Midweek Morsel: A Winner and Some Inspiration
We have a winner for the “Back At It” Giveaway! One lucky reader has some Barnes & Noble love headed her way, and…
When Danger Lurks Beneath
Tragedy struck again this summer along our local river. Two teenaged boys drowned. I won’t try to recount the details because I really…
Midweek Morsel: Place of Shelter
“I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.” Psalm 55:8 You, O Lord, are my place of…
Shattering “Never Haves”
Hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail for the first time in my life. If you’re like me, you have a mile-long list…
Time for Annual “Back At It” Giveaway!
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