“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
“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. […]
“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 […]
