Courage When You’re Wondering Where You’re Going

“That I may walk before God in the light of life.” – Psalm 56:13 NIV W here am I going?   It’s a question I pondered as I walked along a winding stretch of dirt road.   And it’s a question that has agonized the ages.   We’re anxious to “arrive” somewhere – anywhere, for it […]

Fear, Foolishness and Freedom

I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. – Psalm 119:45 NIV   Bees used to scare me, and it was all my parent’s fault.   At a tender age I learned two things about bees. One, they’re necessary to nature, and two, they can potentially kill you.   And […]

The Sweetest Word Never Heard

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.  Proverbs 16:24     A mother’s job is never done!   From the moment of conception to the moment of an empty nest, a mother never stops.   Rest often eludes her, but anguish becomes her best friend.   And in […]

Drinking From the Cup of Compromise

“Be very careful then how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15 NIV photo credit: mcuff via photopin cc   Sometimes I wish I never heard the name Jesus.  I wish I had never opened the Bible, or went […]

Look Up

 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. – Matthew 17:8 NIV   When I was in middle and high school, I was a member of the colorguard.  You know, those people that spin flags, rifles, and sabers, perform at half-time shows, and band competitions?  Yes, that was me.   I remember going […]

Rebel

“He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.” Daniel 2:21  NLT My quasi O.C.D. (obsessive compulsive disorder) kicked in the other day.  I’m hoping someone will give me comfort and tell me they do the same thing.  […]

When Lemons are Limes: A Lesson on Expectations

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21 NIV When we moved into our new home, I bought a lemon tree for our backyard patio.  I had picked out the best looking tree, bought the perfect pot, and the right kind of soil.   […]

A Lesson on Fear

“Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” – Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV   We were having a great trip.  The kind those perfect scrapbook pages are […]