Thoughts

Early morning mist surrounded me as I walked along the deserted beach. Evidently, the threatening weather forecast had discouraged other walkers as they waited for the clearing promised later in the day. Crackling palm fronds gave evidence of the strong breeze emanating from the thunderstorms north of us, and the air was heavy with the […]

Acts 27:24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Psalm 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy  ways.

Some days I forget that – I am the daughter of the King. I am deeply loved by the God of the Universe. my sins are forgiven. the joy of the Lord is my strength. I have been delivered from the POWER of darkness. Christ promises strength, comfort, and victory. my eternity is secure. God […]

Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Several years ago, I had the privilege of helping an elderly friend clean out her home as she transitioned to living with her daughter. Years of collections and books and dishes and decor were carefully sorted through as she decided what to keep and what to release. While going through a box of cassettes, her […]

God is in control, and He is my Father. Because God is my Father, I can face the future with confidence and hope. Because Jesus reigns, I do not fear that falsehood will overthrow the Word of God. Because my final destination is secured through the blood of Jesus Christ, I can endure with patience […]

The second week of February is a great time to talk about love and romance. Cupids are flying and hearts are everywhere. Have you ever thought about the fact that the Bible is a love story. It is the story of God reaching to mankind and how people respond. We see examples of great love […]

Perhaps we are always struggling because we are constantly trying to build a nest – a place of permanence and comfort and haven – in this world. Yet God deems us pilgrims, citizens of Heaven, who are just passing this way. Here we face our tests and our trials as God shapes and molds us. […]

Regardless of the turmoil and doubt in the world, there is no uncertainty in God. He has determined the outcome for His people. He will strengthen. He will save. He will bring. He will redeem. He will hear. He will speak for them. He will love. He will have mercy. Nothing can change the character […]

Matthew 12: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. […]

John 18:10 – 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. Peter had left his home and followed Jesus. He had promised to defend Jesus and stand with Him. When Jesus spoke of His coming crucifixion, Peter affirmed […]

Disease, darkness, death often seem to be the victors in this world – seem to move unchallenged, strutting and claiming victims one by one. The lies of the enemy scream and threaten, battering the door of the soul and attempting to drown out TRUTH. But Truth will not perish. Darkness and evil will not prevail. […]

We often picture submitting to God’s will as a struggle, and for our human selves it is. We grapple for control and relinquish it after being wrestled to the ground by circumstances. God’s plan, however, is that submission flow naturally from our recognition of Who He is and our free choice to accept His love […]

We get nervous when we don’t hear from people. We wonder what is wrong. We fret. The Israelites became pretty fretful as they waited through the 400 years of God’s silence that stretched between the last of the prophets and the first coming of the Messiah. People were born and died. Fields were tilled, buildings […]

The first chapter of the book of James gives us a lot of practical teaching. I like to think that it tells me where to focus my attention and my energy. Focus on the outcome when you are immersed in trial – patience yielding maturity. (verses 2 – 4) Focus on the wisdom God gives. […]

Lord, give me eyes to see the good in each day: beauty that surrounds me, hope when despair is near, light when darkness reigns. Grant me vision to notice kindness, and mercy, and grace. Let my sights focus on people rather than things and love when hate threatens to overcome. Open my eyes to Your world, […]

I am not much into making New Year’s resolutions. My tendency toward perfectionism defeats me the first time I make a misstep, so five days into my resolutions they are usually swept under the rug only to come out periodically to accuse me. That just doesn’t work for me. I do, however, make goals. Knowing […]

Let my words be kind and my pace unhurried. Let me walk in Your Spirit with truth and grace. Let my heart be settled on fulfilling Your purpose And my eyes focused on Your precious face. Let my feet walk surely without falter or misstep. Let my hands accomplish the work that You set. At […]

The Babe in the manger changed my life.