Hedge of Protection
In these tumultuous times (I used that word because of all the back-stabbing rhetoric in our politics — ugh!), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the chaos swirling around us. The uncertainty of our world’s future, the anxiety over who will lead our nation, and the constant barrage of troubling news can make our minds…
A Beacon of Hope
Ah! Take me away….to Prince Edward Island! It was beyond fascinating and delightful. We were quite proud of ourselves for navigating the island on our own. I can see why so many travelers put PEI on their bucket list. Rugged coastlines, lush landscapes, and the iconic lighthouses. This picturesque haven, with those charming lighthouses, holds…
My Redeemer’s Hands
We read several devotions daily, plus we read a chapter from the Bible. A few days ago we read Psalm 31. As we read, my spirit was quickened by David’s plight as He was praying in distress, but fully trusting in God. He prayed Psalm 31:5 — “Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver…
Behind Closed Doors
Ever say: “I’m waiting for doors to open”, meaning a job opportunity, or patiently waiting for a store to open its doors, or the cash windfall that you could sure use that’s behind those closed doors? Remember when we placed our hands and fingers in a position to show “Here’s the church; here’s the steeple.”…
Back to Tornado Alley
Dark clouds looming. Tornado warnings. Hail warnings. Heavy rains warnings. News reporters were urging their listeners to move away from windows. They urged those in the path of the storm, to take cover. That was Tuesday night in Tulsa. It felt like home where we lived for over 40 years. All was well when the…
We Passed the Tests
My two youngest grandsons, their friend and I took the COVID-19 test yesterday before our trip back home to Austin today. Thank goodness, we passed the tests, and we’ll be back home tonight. Vacations are great for changing up our lives for a few days but I agree with Brennan when he said: “I’m ready…
What to do When We Don’t Know What to do
I know so many of us have been in a quandary during these many months of the pandemic. “What do I do next?” “How can we make it?” “What can I do to make ends meet?” “Who can I go to for help?” Those questions were even more emphasized when my niece’s daughter broke the…
A Mighty Fortress is our God
I received this little bookmark (added to this photo) in the mail. I sensed God was saying those words to us: “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my FORTRESS, my God, in Him…
Prayer is the Key and Faith Unlocks the Door
Prayer is the Key and Faith Unlocks the DoorI defer my writings to this beautiful prayer today — the day our President declared it to be a National Day of Prayer. May we pray it with complete faith and trust in our God — with Whom nothing is impossible:???Prayer for the Coronavirus Epidemic Crisis???LORD JESUS,…
A Year of GREAT Expectations
With the Christmas season and story still resonating in my heart — of a baby in a manger Who became our Savior, I am starting this new year of 2020 on a ” great expectation” high. Certainly not expecting a Disney World kind-of-magical-year, but simple confidence in “He Who began a good work in me…