"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12) In our back yard we have 2 bird feeders. Since I try...
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever- present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) She was from another country. She tried hard to communicate and fit in to the culture that was quite foreign to her. She read books to learn the language. She watched TV to study the...
"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26) "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us." (Psalm 67:1) What a...
"Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them (again) and said, 'Peace be with you!'" (John 20:26) The door slammed shut. We were having dinner, and even with the animated chatter I could hear it bang closed. When we have...
'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.' (Jeremiah 33:3) The air was thick with lovebugs as I drove along the turnpike. Each year, about this time, the lovebug phenomenon occurs. My...
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 Lucy is one of my husband’s favorite relatives. She is a gentle person. Exactly the kind of mother, grandmother, aunt, or neighbor you would want. Her hair is white and curled, and patted...
"For .. your life is now hidden with Christ in God." (Colossians 3:3) A perfect day for a mid-morning walk, before the heat of the day settled in like a damp blanket. As my husband rounded the bend, he asked, “Did you see that squirrel?” No, I hadn’t. I peered into...
"Take charge! Take heart! Don't be anxious or get discouraged. God, my God, is with you in this" (1 Chronicles 28:20) Shoot the Falls! The cry of the brave ones, up at the top of the waterfall. Kayaks were poised in position, with college kids were queing up to ride...
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." (Proverbs 16:9) Have you ever been in a swimming pool, and tried to swim against the flow of the water jets? Or been in the ocean, and tried to swim against the direction of the current? It is a...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11: 28-30) Often, as I...