The Light that Changed our Mornings
It wasn’t a lightning bolt from heaven. It was my ingenious ability to look and find just what we needed. Then came our Amazon delivery — the perfect Christmas gift! Our home’s lighting wasn’t sufficient for our early morning scripture and devotion readings! Aw! But, like a prayer answered, I found a simple little book…
Lost and Found
It happened again.That familiar moment of panic.Phone gone. Vanished. Translated to another dimension. I checked the usual suspects — the car, my purse, the kitchen counter, the bathroom, even under the sofa cushions (because phones love cozy places). Nothing. So I did what any modern woman of faith does…I went to my computer and tapped…
It’s a Promise Package
Somewhere between the alarm clock and the first cup of coffee, fear and worry like to sneak in when we least expect it. It whispers, What? When? Where? Why? But God has a gentler, stronger voice. He says, “You and Me — you are loved and We’ve got this!” Scripture puts it plainly:“Where God’s love…
Here Comes da’ Judge
If you grew up watching Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, you can probably still see it — Sammy Davis Jr. or Flip Wilson strutting across the stage, gavel in hand, declaring with a grin, “Here comes da’ Judge!” It was comedy gold back then — and oddly, it feels a little too familiar now. What once…
Our Emotions Serve a Purpose
And, oh how my emotions can be topsy-turvy! But, thank God — He knows me well. In fact, He never asked for polite affection. He asked for passionate love.“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” (Mark 12:30) That’s not a Hallmark-card kind of love. That’s a whole-life, all-in, no-holding-back…
I’ve Made Up My Mind
Do you have negative thoughts about yourself? Do you fall prey to the tactics of the enemy who tells you — “You are a loser” — “You’ll never amount to anything” — “You won’t make it!” Ugh! I remember learning — slowly and sometimes stubbornly — that the real battleground isn’t out there. It’s right…
Clear Vision
Have you ever tried to walk through your house in the dark — confident you know where everything is — only to stub your toe on a chair that never moved? That’s what life can feel like without clear vision. Ouch! The Bible puts it plainly: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs…
Restore — All Things New
I recently wrote about a dear friend recovering from brain tumor surgery. Thanks be to God, she continues to improve day by day. But what truly gave me pause was watching her husband — her steady, faithful caregiver for more than four months. His eyes light up as he tells us about each small victory,…
He Holds Tomorrow
On the little shelf outside our apartment door, I change out a bit of décor each month — nothing fancy, just something meant to encourage passersby by giving my voice to faith and calm in a noisy world. This January, I placed a simple sign that reads: “I don’t know what the future holds, but…
When Love Carries On
God has certainly gifted me with true-to-life human interest stories lately. And, it sure gives me pause to craft a blog about them. Here’s an example: On December 23rd, dear friends said goodbye to their beautiful daughter, Lisa Samuelson Cole — known to many as Mama Cole. She was just 59 when she stepped into…