Thoughts

When I think of my mom, I think of flowers. She spent so many hours trying to turn Florida sand into a garden, and she mostly succeeded. She gathered cuttings from neighbors and family, and she nurtured them into beautiful plants that we enjoyed. She talked about her flowers, and I am always amazed at […]

I worked outside this morning. In the warmth of a pre-summer Florida day, I moved plants and dug in the dirt. I checked on growing fruit and vegetables, and I relished the quiet interrupted only by the intermittent songs of the birds. It was a good morning. While my body may rise in protest over […]

Live life unafraid of the trials to come, untroubled by the difficulties of the day, secure in the love of the Father. Live life undistracted by the noise of the world, without worry over God’s provision, confident in the Father’s care. Live life joyously, victoriously, faithfully, walking in the path of love, following the Savior’s […]

Be careful whom you follow.Some will stir emotionswith eloquent speechthat rattles with the lies of Hell.Some will flatter and flirt to build up confidence as they leaddown the road of death.Be careful whom you followfor the road of destruction is broad and easily travelled,but the road to Life is narrow and straight.Be careful whom you […]

The problem with our view of righteousness is that we focus on man’s version rather than God’s. II Corinthians 5:21 For He (God the Father) hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right […]

Outside at dawn this morning, my heart rejoiced in the Hallelujah Chorus that surrounded me. The song was in bird speak, but the hallelujahs resounded none the less. My thoughts centered on Matthew 28:1 – In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary […]

If I base my decisions on my rights, I have not truly grasped the meaning of the Cross. When I avoid service because of inconvenience, hardship, or lack of recognition, I know nothing of the Cross. When my first thought is, “How will this affect me?”, I have missed the impact of the Cross. When […]

God has poured Himself into creation. There is no part that is haphazard or forgotten. Each bird, each beast, each tree, each herb, all carefully planned and sustained. Man was created for the joy of God, and God planned creation to delight and sustain man. The light, the plants, the animals, and the sea all […]

I gambled tonight, and some would say I lost. I started on my walk at the regular time. The threatening sky oozed a slight mist, but I thought I could make it. That was my gamble. My walk took me past a neighbor, who stopped to chat, and I frightened a hawk from a low […]

I hear a lot of talk these days about getting back to normal. When everyone is vaccinated, when the virus is over, when people are back at work, when everything opens……we will get back to how it was, the ‘good old days’. I remember a time in my life when all I could think about […]

I had never watched a tulip age until last week. As the beautiful tulips I received for Valentine’s Day grew older, I was fascinated by the transformation. The once matte color took on a sheen and deepened from pink to a dark rose. The petals opened revealing a beautiful design in the heart of the […]

What does it mean to ‘fear not’? These two words appear repeatedly in the scripture. Joseph heard them from the angel when he spoke, reassuring Joseph’s commitment to Mary. Shepherds heard them when the angel appeared to tell them of Jesus’ birth. Women heard them at the tomb of the risen Savior. God spoke them […]

If there was ever a time the message must be clear, it is this time. If there was ever an age when God’s people must be light bearers, it is this age. If there was ever a day when hearts must be undivided in loyalty to the God of creation, it is this day. If […]

I love a compost pile! It is a place of growth and wonderful surprises – like earthworms! We throw out peelings and scraps, and after a while we see little plants growing – tomatoes or peas or watermelon. We call them volunteer seedlings, not planned but surely enjoyed. Our most recent surprise was a mango […]

I’m really glad that I don’t have to prepare a calf or a lamb for slaughter in order to get ready for church. The Israelites in the Old Testament were not so fortunate. The worship that God required of them in the promise of the coming Redeemer was not efficient or easy. It was labor […]

This is a great read and a wonderful reminder. Nathan Roach gives encouragement from God’s word. Why is the world still spinning? I get spiritually oppressed and tired of the darkness. I’m tired of the stories I hear and stories I live out where … Why Is The World Still Spinning?

One of Satan’s biggest lies is that loving God brings sorrow. A life that is aligned with God’s plan is a life of great blessing and joy. Knowing who we are in relation to Him allows for a proper perspective on this life. Trials will come, but they cannot extinguish the security found in a […]

I saw the morning star today. Up early, I walked out on the porch, looked up, and there it was – bright before the sunrise, steady in its beam. Morning star. In Revelation 22, Jesus calls Himself the bright and morning star: I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in […]

Good words. It’s tough knowing how to respond in such turbulent times, especially when we’re flooded with so many strong emotions. This post is my way of … 3 Things We Can’t Afford to Do (& What To Do Instead)

A new house is going in across the street. For two months, all that happened was the removal of the ‘For Sale’ sign. Neighbors questioned and wondered and watched. Then a construction company put up a sign indicating they would oversee building the home. More time passed. After several more months we watched as they […]