“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
Life on a Higher Plane
Living in small-town Mid-America, we don’t usually have to worry about air traffic control. In fact, we don’t even have to worry about…
Beautiful Scripture Passage Plus Blogging Break
Hey friends, summer calls for a blogging break at some point, doesn’t it? We all need to slow things down where we can,…
Serve Acrostic: Midyear Theme Word Refresher
Nearly half the year is gone so it’s time to give more thought to my 2021 theme word—serve. The creative exercise of writing…
Renewed Treasure in the Word of God
One Christmas several years ago, I made shopping easy for my husband. My Bible at that time was fifteen years old and sporting…
Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way
Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last year, or even earlier? Are you waiting for…
Called to Pray: An Acrostic to Ignite and Guide Your Prayers
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” Ephesians 6:18 NIV Friends, be blessed as you…
God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely
“How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 NIV One morning when a full, out-of-town day stretched before me, I wanted…
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…