Living in the Peace Zone
Fearless in these days and times? Get real, girl! Who can be fearless when the smallest fear (like a snake in a flowerbed — that was my daughter a few days ago) to a friend’s upcoming major surgery or another friend’s livelihood being challenged after yet another setback keeps them from being able to earn…
“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:13) How’s that for putting our souls at ease? God is THE ONE in control – no matter what! So, let’s bid Him a sweet “Good night, Lord” and sleep like a baby! “Easy for you to say”, you might be…
Trust doesn’t come easy for everyone – especially when we listen to skeptics and anti-faith dealers. I am not a frequent news watcher, but because my dear husband is a strong proponent in our election process, he stays tuned into politics and most important info hitting the airwaves. Often, I’ll lend my ear to what…
I have exposed my DELIGHT for anything chocolate for a very long time. My husband is an accessory to my habit. He knows that one See’s salted chocolate caramel morsel brings me to heaven on earth. Yum! Surely heaven will include seeing Jesus face-to-face, streets of gold, AND chocolate! Heavenly delicacies. Chocolate — that SWEET, savory, God-given, delicacy of…
Which do you have?A RESOLUTION is a decision to do or not do something.RESOLVE is a firm determination to do something. Resolution is wishful thinking. A fleeting moment in time.Resolve involves ongoing action with a fixed purpose. A dedication to the process. Anyone can make a resolution. Not everyone has resolve. One of my “goals”…
Long title but I hope to make that my goal this year. We were wanting a new devotional book so, with a Barnes & Noble gift card, we found just the one to help us navigate this new year. As I type this blog today, I received a message from a friend who advised that…
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. The first candle lit on the Advent wreath symbolizes HOPE. I HOPE that my attention to this time will cause an insatiable desire for leaning into the real reason for the season. Even in the midst of busyness, we can have an insatiable desire to take time to…
In yesterday’s blog, I spoke about the natural craving we should have for God’s Word – like a baby craves his mama’s milk. His mama’s milk gives him the sustenance and nutrition he needs for life. How beautiful — God’s built-in mechanism for satisfying hunger. And as we crave God’s Word, we receive the sustenance…
Remember the “Got Milk?” commercials where a well-known celebrity was proud to admit they drank milk by revealing their milk moustache? The commercial encouraged milk consumption and the campaign was credited for upping milk sales by highlighting the benefits of milk. As we flew to Puerto Vallarta yesterday, this baby was just across the aisle…
Once upon a time, my one determined purpose was to be the best daughter, mom, wife, Bible teacher/leader, employee, and friend. I would like to say that my best was accomplished, but I fell short in many ways. Now, I’m in the season of desiring to know my Lord like the Apostle Paul expressed: “For…