It is one of my Lord’s mercies to know what to give to me and what to withhold.
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Waiting 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 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 moreI love the outdoors. It hates me.
I love the outdoors. Unfortunately, the outdoors does not love me back. Since moving to Colorado, I’ve developed several allergies, mostly to things outside. It wasn’t until after we bought a house with mature maple
Read moreWilling to Serve
Ken’s mother was working in the kitchen when she heard a knock on the door. She wiped her hands on her apron, headed to the front room, and turned the knob. There on the porch
Read moreSparrows, Hair, and Bethlehem: God Cares about the Details
What is the most comforting Bible verse to you? What verse shows God cares? Well, I was asking myself this last week. We created a pastoral care team at our church and were creating our
Read moreStuff Ends
Stuff happens. As you have read on a bumper sticker or t-shirt, or at least something along those lines. But that stuff ends. That stuff comes to pass. The worst pain I have experienced was
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