The Thaw God Brings
“He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his…
Healed by God’s Word
“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” Psalm 107:20…
The Hope of Abundance After Testing
“For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went through…
Bird Feeder and God’s Word: Discovering the Treasure
My dear friend Teri, knowing that I’d developed an interest in birds one summer several years…
We’re Not Too Little to Lead in God’s Eyes
“There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them . . .” Psalm 68:27 NIV I…
Prayer: Helping Others Stand
“. . . he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers….
Do It On the Basis of Love
“. . . I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love.” Philemon 9…
Our Exalted God
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the…
Surrounded by the Lord
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalm…
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…
Renewed Treasure in the Word of God
One Christmas several years ago, I made shopping easy for my husband. My Bible at that…
God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely
“How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 NIV One morning when a full,…
God Gets in the Boat With Us
“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…
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…
Marching Orders to Strengthen You
“March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21 NIV I saw this verse years ago in…
Lavish Gift of Love
Have you ever wanted to lavish a costly gift on someone—whether financial, emotional, or an investment…
Unprotected
My husband takes his chances when it comes to sunburns, but not me. I don’t like…