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It was early December and I was driving my children over an hour to a distant mall to do some Christmas shopping. We were finally nearing the exit that would take us there. I smiled and sang quietly along to the song playing on the radio. Then just as we pulled off I...
Joan of Arc was in a tough situation. Falsely accused of crimes against the church and state, she was sentenced to burn at the stake. What was her dying wish? For God to strike these lying dead-beats with holy fire? Not at all. The dying wish of Joan of Arc was for a...
"The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork." (Ps. 19:1) I smiled when I saw the first flower of Spring the other day. A lone Blue Bonnet had popped its head through the ground and was looking around on a cool, April morning. I wasn't...
My boys were playing a game yesterday that they termed "Conditionals." In the game, each player takes a turn offering a longed-for prize to anyone in the game who will accept their condition. Unfortunately, the condition is always on the negative side...For example,...
My boys just left for church, two hours early, and they were at church until after 10:00 last night. The reason? They were practicing for this morning's worship service. I am delighted. Not by the extra practice necessarily, but simply by the fact that their youth...
"...the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working...
"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him." (Psalm 34:8) We pulled into a packed parking lot and looked for a slot. This particular turnpike stop had an eye-catching fruit stand out front. The salesperson encouraged me as she...
In the beginning of the book of Leviticus there are instructions for sacrifices. At the end of all of these is a phrase similar to the following: "But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice,...
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD , 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jeremiah 29:11) Do you like surprises? Some do, some don't. My husband, not too much. He likes a plan and knowing what comes...
In the eyes of the world I am not seen as much of a success. I have a tiny house not a mansion. I don't wear fancy clothes. I don't own an expensive car, or a plane, or a yacht. My bank account is always empty at the end of the month. I am not a CEO of a corporation....
"Now this is what the Lord says - the One who created you, Jacob, and the One who formed you, Israel - 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. I will be with you when you pass through the waters, and when you pass through...
I recently received great news. After my recent 18-month visit to Oncology, further testing was recommended to ensure that there had been no return of cancer, and my follow-up visit with the Oncologist confirmed just that: I continued to be cancer-free. Praise God! I...
"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless." (2 Samuel 22:31 and Psalm 18:30) The wooden stairs appeared to lead up off the decking to something beyond, but what? Thick brushy mangroves bulged around the edges of the planking. As far as I could...