“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
The Sounds of Spring: Sounds of Life
Early in the mornings, when I stick my head out the door or step outside for a few seconds to take in the…
Choosing to Still Be a Student
After sixty-plus years of speaking the English language (I’ll leave the plus part to your imagination), I’m still looking up words in the…
Radical Faith Prepares for Answered Prayer
“And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.”…
Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others
Pain. Grief. Weakness. Limitations. None of us welcome these unwanted visitors—especially when they take up long-term residence in our lives. Each one causes distress…
God Gets in the Boat With Us
“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV Are you familiar with the boat story…
Theme Word 2021: Serve
Yes, Virginia, I still select an annual theme word. I know I’m a little late posting it this year, but instead of kicking…
A Scriptural New Year’s Blessing and Prayer for You
Happy 2021, everyone! I’m sure we’re all glad to have 2020 behind us and are hoping and praying for a better year this…
The Constant of Christmas Plus A Blogging Break
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Heartaches hurt more, burdens feel heavier, and changes can be more challenging to…
God’s Unchanging Word: A Cause for Thanksgiving
“Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Psalm 119:89 NIV Our lives can change in a flash. Ask those…
Guest RJ Thesman: The Invisible Women of Genesis Excerpt
We have only her name, but we know she was a daughter of Ishmael. Esau married her to appease his mother, Rebekah. But…
The Glorious Sounds of Fall
I don’t know what fall sounds like in your corner of the world, but fall means music in the air to me. And I…
Prayer Can Transform Faces
As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.” Luke 9:29…
A Still Heart: Guest Post by Author Julie K. Gillies
Our minds can easily slip into overdrive when we evaluate all the what-ifs, attempting to figure out every detail and obsessively calculating our…
Change Your Outlook: Focus on Pros Instead of Cons
Have you noticed how almost every situation or circumstance in life contains both pros and cons? Sometimes when we’re battling with the cons, it…
The Wonders at Home
Several years ago, not more than a half-mile outside of town, unexpected movement not far off the roadway captured our attention. In a split…
“Love” Acrostic: 2020 Theme Word Refresher
Over half the year is gone so it’s past time to give more thought to my 2020 theme word love. For me, the creative…
Blogging Break For Me, Blessings For You
Hey friends, I’ll be taking a summer blogging break during July but will be back in the blogging saddle again on Tuesday Aug….
Us: The Little Word That Changes Everything
“…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked…