“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 She eased into the school desk, wiping her auburn hair from face. Whew! She’d slid into her seat just seconds before the bell sounded. Arranging her text-book and notebook on her desk, she glanced forward as she took her pencil in hand. Her…
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I Knew I Knew
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 Stormily, I stared out the window as trees, fields, and flowers flashed by. My husband sat beside me, in screaming silence, occasionally revving the engine as he switched gears. “Speak to him. Reach out your hand,” the words…
Garden of ‘Even,’ Part II
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 Sin had officially entered the world. With all its pomp and circumstance came changes, lots of changes. But God was ready with a plan. Psalm…
Garden of ‘Even,’ Part I
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” I Peter 5:8 Have you ever been furious with your circumstances, or maybe your consequences of a not-so-stellar decision? Maybe you vowed to get even. And maybe you vindictively vowed to strike against what…
Distracting Silence
“Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.” Isaiah 55:3 NIV Closing the door with a bang, her feet flew down the path, fleeing frustration, fear, and soon-to-be folly. As she rounded the bend, the beautiful…
Living in Peace
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” Psalm 133:1 It had happened again. Two sisters had provoked one another, each mentally, and audibly blaming the other for the felt animosity between them. Never min,d neither of these sisters was over thirty, twenty, or even thirteen. I see the very…
The Truth About Love
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always…
Spiritual Promises in Romans: His Love Intercedes
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” Romans 8:26 Do you always know what to pray- always finding the right words to convey your heart’s cry? Some…
Week-long Challenge
A Friendly Reminder: Today we start our week-long challenge to “Do Something.” Do something each day to encourage someone in your path. A kind compliment, a thank-you, a meal to someone who’s overwhelmed, the list of ideas goes on and on. Please share some of your ideas to spark others’ ideas. Let us all be…
Spiritual Promises in Romans: There’s More Than This Life
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 Many years ago, a friend of mine was told, “You’re in high school, these are the best years of your life, enjoy them!” After the conversation, she turned to me and said, “If…