If you’ve been around as long as I have, you may remember Welches Grape Jelly coming in a Flintstones or Tom & Jerry glass jar. I knew it was going to be a good day when I poured the OJ in my “Pebbles” juice glass. …
Read MoreHe’s Watching You
This baby owl wouldn’t take his eyes off me, but God is watching me, (and you) too! “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8 ESV Isn’t it a …
Read MoreLove Has a Name
A few lyrics from a Sunday service: Praise silences the enemy. Praise conquers all anxiety. Fear cannot survive when we praise you. An answer to every question mark. Jesus. Love has a name. Jesus. We will fix our eyes on the one who overcame. We …
Read MorePhilippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 Rock of Refuge, Righteous Deliverer, Rescuer, Redeemer, …
Read MoreGood Stewardship
For some needed soul care, nature was my answer. The sky spit and sputtered for a bit, but it did not dampen my day nor diminish my delight. I found beautiful wildflowers and mushrooms. Had I not gone, I would not have encountered the pleasing …
Read MoreNot the Cause
FRIEND, YOU ARE NOT THE CAUSE. But the enemy wants you to believe you ARE. He will set a trap and go to great lengths to get you to believe it’s your fault. He may use other people’s words to question yourself. And if you …
Read MoreDoes God Get Angry?
Ever seen someone get angry? I mean REALLY angry? Eyes bulging, nostrils flaring, face-turning-red kind of angry? Ever wonder what God looks like when He gets angry? In Psalm 18 we get a glimpse of just how angry God gets when we are in distress! …
Read MoreVolleyball and Betrayal Trauma?
I was prepared to go on a hike, but after hearing the sudden rapture of voices, I checked it out instead. Rounding the corner, a family volleyball game was in progress. They saw me walking by. “We’re short a player! Want to join in?” I …
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