Times of Painful Mercy
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out our hearts’ deepest…
Bringing Sunshine to Others
“But may all who love [God] be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”…
Refreshing Signs of Life
Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…
The Thaw God Brings
“He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his…
Handling the Ache of Empty Arms
Don’t you love how we can express ourselves in different ways? For some, their chosen avenue…
Let’s Cause Others to Rejoice
“May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope…
Times of Crisis: Only God
Times of crisis come to us all. None of us is exempt. Some we see coming,…
The Hope of Abundance After Testing
“For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went through…
A Touch of Christmas for Easter
Easter is fast approaching—the time to celebrate our risen Lord and our hope of heaven in…
God’s Mercy Meets Us in Our Desperate Need
“ . . . may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in…
New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride
As we begin a new year together, Mother of the Bride, may I pray these blessings…
Vital Behind-the-Scenes Forces We Need
“. . . your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance…
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…
Encouragement and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride, I’d love to start 2022 wedding planning off by offering you encouragement…
Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way
Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last…
Radical Faith Prepares for Answered Prayer
“And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored…
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…
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…