“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:11 My husband started a crazy tradition umpteen years ago. Instead of the family making him breakfast for Father’s Day, he […]
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there.” John 2:1 NIV It’s the beginning of wedding season (at least here in Southern California). My family celebrated the union of two into one. It was a wonderful day and evening. A beautiful bride, a handsome groom, […]
“Oh Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.” Psalm 84:12 As soon as I put the key into the hole, I could tell right away that the box was full. From years of routine, I have come to know when the open space inside is filled to capacity. I turned the […]
“Arise, let us go.” – Matthew 26:46 NIV February. The time of year when resolutions start to fade and the possibility of another chance at “greatness” starts to get fuzzy. What am I doing? Where am I going? And why do I feel like the wheels are turning, but the road just isn’t […]
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” ~ Psalm 18:28 NIV Recently, I awoke to a darkness that had come upon me like a cold fog. The feeling of simple happiness was gone, and the familiar gray I had lived with for more than 10 years had returned […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 When our children were little, we spent many hours reading together. One of their most favorite stories was Dr. Seuss’ My Many Colored […]
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 (NIV) It never ceases to amaze me how God uses our everyday comings and goings to teach us about His character. […]
