It is one of my Lord’s mercies to know what to give to me and what to withhold.
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Resting In A Shadow
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). 2:36 am. The numbers glared at me as I turned my phone over to check the time.
Read moreWaiting in the Fast Lane of Life
Waiting is hard for me. I read of Sarah waiting for Isaac, Anna waiting for the Messiah, and Elizabeth waiting for John, and I’m amazed. I mean, can you believe Sarah waited about thirty years for a baby? Thirty years? I have a hard time waiting for my nails to dry!
Read moreI Will Not Be A Fearmonger
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are a lot of things that provoke fear these days. From wars and sicknesses to making mistakes and facing unforeseeable events—our lives are constantly under attack. And I’m
Read moreIn the Busyness — You Can Create!
This summer our family had the most magical vacation, but now we are in the busyness. The magic had nothing to do with the destination, but for seven days we immersed ourselves in each other.
Read more5 Ways to Stay in Touch With God
I don’t know about you, but those lazy days of summer didn’t feel all that lazy to me. And now that they’re winding down, the fall frenzy seems to be upon us. Fall is my
Read moreSummer Porch Reality
So many times we look at what others have and our innocent looks turn to coveting, when in actuality, even if we had what the others had, we wouldn’t be able to use them.
Read moreYour Pep Talk
Be encouraged! Take heart! While it may seem that the world has blind-sided you today lookout! You’re coming back around. Sometimes in life, we need pep talks. Aptly spoken words that lend us the courage to get
Read moreKeepsake Friends by Verna Bowman
Spending time with friends is an extravagant gift . . . You know, the kind of friends who love to chat over God and miracles and the deep meaning of life . . . those kind.
Read moreBeware of Spiritual Derailment
Three weeks ago from today I had what was very possibly the greatest day in my spiritual life. Then that evening I began passing a kidney stone. I went from higher than Cloud 9 to
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