Our Exalted God
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the…
Believers of Jesus Standing in Grace
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord…
Surrounded by the Lord
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalm…
Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed
Could any of you use a shot of joy? A fresh infusion of lighthearted spirits and…
Worthy of Our Pursuit
“. . . pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 NIV When…
Ring Out, Ring On!
“The Lord’s message rang out from you . . .” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 NIV If you’ve…
Enduring Secret Pain
We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices…
A Whisper from God: Love Anyway
Every now and then I share some of my poetry with you, and the theme of…
Holding Still for God
It was a God-given moment. Several years ago on a winter morning, I decided to brave…
Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping,…
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…
God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely
“How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 NIV One morning when a full,…
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…
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…
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…
Blogging Break For Me, Blessings For You
Hey friends, I’ll be taking a summer blogging break during July but will be back in…
Lift Up Your Eyes: Guest Post by Gail Goolsby
Gazing out of the window on my first airplane trip to Afghanistan in 2004, I’d thought…
No Beauty By Accident
During a visit to Mom and Dad’s several years ago, I woke early one morning and…