"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."(Hebrews 12:1 ESV) "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it...
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 ESV) "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do...
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 ESV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among...
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." (Romans 12:11 NIV)She is like a hyperactive octopus. Her arms and hands never cease in their enthusiasm to reach and grab anything and everything in sight. We have nicknamed her Elasti-girl...
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 NIV)Sometime during the day, I like to play a one game card challenge of Solitaire on my...
Crawling was not enoughSo I decided to take a step–Still, a step was not enoughSo I decided to take a thousand.If birth is a step to lifeAnd growth, a step to maturity–Then I am not preparedTo take the step of death.What shall I say,When I take the step of love?What...
On Tuesday, I told the story of how God moved my mountain -- literally! -- as my husband and I attempted to move 7 cu meters of gardening soil from our driveway to our new garden beds, one shovelful at a time, and all before the rains came.The garden beds were...
"So faith comes from hearing and hearing through the word of Christ." (Romans 10:17 ESV)"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1 ESV)I have been having issues this week. It's been tough hanging onto my faith....
I am privileged to live in a retirement facility where I continue to learn from other residents and members of the staff.Recently, a waitress was given the opportunity to fulfill the role of the dining room manager when that manager was absent for a week. The...