“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
An Unwanted Twist in Motives When Pride Sneaks In
It can come out of nowhere—or be so subtle I don’t even notice it at first. A twist in motives. Pride slips in,…
Paying Attention to Warning Signs
Several years ago my hair dryer made me nervous each time I used it. I stood in front of my bathroom mirror, hair wet…
A Spring Poem: Morning Symphony
Morning Symphony Much is reborn in spring, Among them the morning symphony. Nature’s music long muffled By cold days and closed windows Now…
Surrounded by the Lord
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalm 125:2 NIV I love this verse. After rediscovering…
Let: Little Word with Big Impact for Fear and Worry
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you . . . Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not…
A Tactic of the Enemy: An Opportune Time
“When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.” Luke 4:13 NIV Jesus Christ, the Son of…
Vital Behind-the-Scenes Forces We Need
“. . . your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus…
Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed
Could any of you use a shot of joy? A fresh infusion of lighthearted spirits and smiles? If so, get in line behind…
Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word
Maybe just another bite. That’s what I often think as I’m standing at my kitchen counter eating ice cream straight out of the carton….
Worthy of Our Pursuit
“. . . pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 NIV When you hear the word “pursue” what comes…
2022 Theme Words: Guard and Gift
Yes, you read that title right—I’ve selected two theme words for 2022! Two theme words is a first for me. It’s always good…
Christmas Rest Is Possible – Plus My Blogging Break
*I’ll be taking my annual holiday blogging break until the first of the year. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a…
Thanksgiving in Simpler Times
As I watched my kids’ eyes glaze over from too many video games one Thanksgiving years ago, I recalled my childhood Thanksgivings and…
Ring Out, Ring On!
“The Lord’s message rang out from you . . .” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 NIV If you’ve read my writings for any length of…
Enduring Secret Pain
We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices or answer a “how are you doing”…
A Whisper from God: Love Anyway
Every now and then I share some of my poetry with you, and the theme of my latest looks at loving when it’s…
Holding Still for God
It was a God-given moment. Several years ago on a winter morning, I decided to brave the cold and take care of an…
Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with…