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Opening Heavy Doors
So often our natural response is to make life easier for our children, forgetting that it is by opening increasingly heavy doors that they will ultimately succeed. Teach us, Lord, when and how to…
Take the Panic out of Christmas
“The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and
Enemies of Christmas
Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of this dark side of Christmas is how God dealt with his enemies and their schemes to kill Jesus.
Hope Stronger Than Hurt
Hope for the hopeless. I discovered that when life hits us with a tsunami, Jesus is there in the water with us. Clinging to Him we are saved. Knowing Him is the most valuable…
Rain and Ravens
Dearest Lord, Thank You for caring enough about me to give me my daily needs—and occasionally my wants, too.
Reason(s) for the Season
Each day during this beautiful month I want to discover yet another “reason for the season.” What new work of God is happening in our lives? What new truths from the Bible are becoming…
Light in the Darkness
Christmas is often a time of joy filled with lights, decorations, and the warmth of family. But for some, this season also brings a sense of darkness from grief, uncertainty, or a feeling of…
Our Potential
Have you ever really messed up? Maybe it was a mistake or a poor choice, but it was something so big you didn’t see a way to come back from it. I imagine we…
What is the Advent Season About?
Advent means the coming of something extremely important and awaited! At Christmas time we traditionally celebrant the Advent season, the season where we remember the birth of the long awaited Christ child, the Savior…
Never Alone
As a single woman, I have a lot of freedom. But with freedom comes occasional loneliness.
Blessed is the Nation Whose God is The Lord
For the next week, bless the spirits of men and women of influence in the political and economic arena to fit the profile of those who are blessed of the Lord.
Love’s Uncomfortable
We are to walk in love towards people, regardless of who we think they are. Whenever we choose not to walk in love towards those the Lord has placed on our path, we deny…
Wandering Desires
Is your heart prone to wandering? God says it’s better for us to hold on to what we have than to desire something we don’t or may never have.
Feeling Lost?
Are you feeling rather lost? Had you hoped for more of a sense of direction as fall approached? We all have times when uncertainty gets to us.
6 Verses for When You Feel You’re not Enough
Do you ever have days when you feel like you are not enough? Here are some verses for the days. 6 Verses for When You Feel You’re not Enough. You know those days? Whether…
Thirst for God’s Word
Oh dear one, just like a baby needs milk to grow, so does a believer in Christ. For daily faith-building nutrition, read God’s Word. It does a body good!
The Gift of Experience
In the fall I found myself in a very deep pit. I was over-committed, exhausted, stressed out, and severely depressed.
Are you Strapped to God?
Dearest Lord, let us strap ourselves to you. Anchor us in faith and help us to cling to your love, no matter what swirls around us.
The Lord is My Shepherd
I started a 40-day fast, abstaining from spending, acquiring and shopping. Thankfully my husband eagerly accepted the challenge to shop for groceries and necessities.
The Ugly Truth about Self-Reflection
The Ugly Truth about Self-reflection. The Lord longs to help us in our times of need, but we must first surrender ourselves to Him.
