God Can Make Our Accidents and Mistakes Shine
Sometimes I capture my best photos by accident. I didn’t even realize I caught the cardinal…
Healed by God’s Word
“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” Psalm 107:20…
Rain and Refreshment: For the Earth and For Us
Summer rain is almost always welcome, isn’t it? So refreshing and life-giving. I wrote the poem…
God—Our Gracious Giver of Bounty
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NIV…
A Touch of Christmas for Easter
Easter is fast approaching—the time to celebrate our risen Lord and our hope of heaven in…
A Pearl from the Word to Make Your Heart Sing
Consider with me, if you will, a little pearl from the Word of God today. Since…
God’s Countless Outfits of Beauty
Outfits of Beauty Beauty dresses in countless ways With outfits never the same. Sometimes she sweeps…
Our Exalted God
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the…
A Spring Poem: Morning Symphony
Morning Symphony Much is reborn in spring, Among them the morning symphony. Nature’s music long muffled…
A Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving
May this Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving help you express to God what’s in…
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…
The Sounds of Spring: Sounds of Life
Early in the mornings, when I stick my head out the door or step outside for…
Christmas Moments: Carol Your Way to Worship
Have you ever caroled your way to worship? I have. And one of the best ways I…
Beautiful Entry to Worship
“Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful. ….
Guest Blogger Jane M. Tucker: Praise Ye the Lord! In Celebration of Hymns
When I spend my daily time with the Lord, I like to incorporate sacred music in…
Hear the Call to Worship
Chime! Chime! Chime! On weekdays, not more than a dozen blocks from our house, children arrive and begin…
The Season of Rejoicing Is Here!
Anyone else ready to kick off Christmas—the season of rejoicing—in song? If so, you’ve come to…
Let’s Give Ourselves a Time Out—For Gratitude!
Too often we wait until November, the month of thanks—or even the very end of the…