“But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.” Luke 1: 7 Most of us do not immediately think of Elizabeth and Zechariah as Christmas characters. Yet, they are vital in their supporting roles to our main characters. Beyond this righteous couple becoming the parents of John the Baptist, who…
Category: Christian Life
Peaceful Preparation
Black Friday! The holiday season is in full swing! Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming. Does the thought of the approaching holidays increase your blood pressure? So much to plan. To do. Trying to keep everyone content, all the while maintaining the reason for the season? Maybe you, like me, have to fight a feeling…
Thanking God for Precious People
I reached for the page from the printer, flipping to the back side to determine the length of the prayer list. I was always amazed at the reach our prayer requests had. Not only over multiple states, but countries. I am part of our church’s prayer team. I have been praying weekly with these ladies…
Cultivating Gratitude
We can grieve and hold thanksgiving is a place in our hearts simultaneously.
No “Grumping”
Do you ever feel grumpy when you’re stuck doing something you wish you didn’t have to do? I can relate to that! Unfortunately, when I feel like that, I begin “grumping” or complaining to myself. I wish I didn’t have to do this. I wish I didn’t have to deal with that. It was in…
God has Me, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
As much as I may long to relive the memories of yesteryear, I look forward to today and tomorrow, knowing from experience, God has me.
Reminder: Jesus Saves
God wants to speak to us. He wants to teach us and to give us His joy! He wants to remind us that Jesus saves! But we need to make ourselves available. Available to listen to Him through prayer and reading His word.
Lavishly Loved
When I am sick and tired, it’s easy to forget just how much I am loved.
Practicing Pause
When my knee-jerk reaction is to try to seize control, God guides with a different solution: Practice pause.
When Church Hurts
When the hurt hits too deep. And there seems no way things could be right. Know this: God is still in control.









