A Cheetos Jesus

“When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, ‘Everything the Lord has said we will do.’”  Exodus 24:3        Do you see an animal image in the picture above?   After most of the water dried off of our front porch from a […]

Lost

“In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.”  Matthew 18:14 NIV     We grabbed a cart near the front entrance and entered the bowels of Costco.  It was a treat to have my husband along since it was a last minute decision […]

Let the Rain Come Down

Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. – Deuteronomy 32:2 NIV Growing up in Central New York, I saw my fair share of rainy days.  Sometimes the rain-soaked clouds hung around for days, until it looked like umbrellas, slickers and […]

Morning Praises

“And each morning and evening they stood before the LORD to sing songs of thanks and praise to him.”  1Chronicles 23:30 NLT   A morning prayer…Would you like to join me?   Good morning Jesus!  As I awake and open the coverings of my windows, I sing your name above all names. Thank you for […]

Touch Ups

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:31   Ihate to waste anything.  You can call me frugal (ok…cheap).  I’m very much into repurposing and reusing everyday products as much as possible.  I think it comes from valuing every hard-earned penny I’ve ever made.  And now that the family income […]

My Valentine

“Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.”  – Proverbs 8:34   What do I get the man beyond my dreams?  The one who has filled my undeserving heart so completely.  Do I prepare a special meal, or buy him chocolates? No, they won’t do.  Perhaps […]

H2O

“…but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.”  John 4:14     It has been more than a few weeks since I have earnestly opened my bible and read the words.   It has been more than a few weeks since I have deeply read a devotional.   It has been spotty […]

Prayer…Why Bother?

“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3 Why do I bother with prayer?  Does it really make a difference?  Does it even matter? Have you asked these questions? If you’re reluctant to answer “yes”, may I cut in front […]