Every now and then I need to pause, take stock of my life, and count my blessings. Today was one of those day. Then, the Lord stamped His approval during my Bible reading. "When He (Jesus) had finished speaking, he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water, and let down...
On the side of our house, my husband has a small rose garden. He plants, prunes, fertilizes, and sprays the bushes. We so enjoy the beauty of the blooms, as well as their wonderful fragrance. A few months ago, he set 2 or 3 of the rose bushes, still in plastic pots,...
Okay folks, today we come to the concluding section of our long journey of studying the parable of the Good Samaritan. As always the best is reserved for the last, so here goes... 9. Comforter Mind you, the compassionate Samaritan after saving the robber's victim and...
In the days of the old west, it was common for people to "ground-tie" their horses. They would leave the long reins dangling, and if the horse tried to walk forward, he would step on the reins. This would put pressure on the bit in his mouth, which would hurt. The...
"that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses...
About six months after my son Joshua died by suicide, my mind grew exhausted and muddled. Sleep had come in meager fits of three hours a night. My eyes burned and my teeth itched. One afternoon, I entered the dining room and stared at the seagull-bordered wallpaper...
"From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." (Psalm 61:2) "He leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul." (Psalm 23:2b, 3a) The river was singing a bit louder this morning due to some badly needed...
A tiny baby reaches His little hands for His mother’s touch. As she snuggles Him against her breast He reaches out and holds her finger In His soft, tiny hands. His hands... Reaching out to hold His mother’s hand As He toddles around the house, then holding The...
"I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers." (Isaiah 65:24) Literally, I had no agenda. Many things had been on my mind, though. Several situations I’d been mulling over. A...
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence." (Psalm 16:11) A few years back, we had fun planning a special family vacation. My husband and I, our children and spouses and the five oldest grandkids were going out west to ski...