Pressing On—Rain or Shine
I admit it. I’d rather be out running around on a sunshiny day than dodging puddles…
Refreshing Signs of Life
Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…
Allowing Need to Birth Bravery
I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…
When Jesus Touches Our Lives We Are Changed
Think back today to the years when Jesus walked the earth. When he interacted face to face…
Let’s Be Wildflowers
Wildflowers make the world a better place, don’t they? They make a difference on this earth…
Run to Our Daily God
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19…
Focus Helps Us Finish
Focus. A word that most of us need to say to ourselves time and again, right?…
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…
Life on a Higher Plane
Living in small-town Mid-America, we don’t usually have to worry about air traffic control. In fact,…
The Sounds of Spring: Sounds of Life
Early in the mornings, when I stick my head out the door or step outside for…
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…
“Love” Acrostic: 2020 Theme Word Refresher
Over half the year is gone so it’s past time to give more thought to my…
Us: The Little Word That Changes Everything
“…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let…
Where Is God When Times Are Bad?
“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made…
Blogging Break Until the New Year
Friends, I usually take blogging breaks around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but this year I’ve decided to…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Perseverance
My year-long blog series of sentence prayers inviting God’s power comes to an end today with…
Budding: New Growth in Spring and in Life
Have you noticed them yet this season? Budding trees. They whisper promises of things to come, slip…