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Glenda Shouse: The One Who Never Changes

Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.” Isaiah 38:16 NKJV Shifting sand, sinking ground, the Earth buckling and splitting open…. The world around us is constantly changing. It seems to be a state of flux. Where do we turn? Where do we go to find stability, assurance, and a firm foundation? No matter what is happening in … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Giving Day

The aroma of horse hair overwhelmed me as I buried my face in Princess’ mane. She grasped my ponytail scrunchie with her muzzle, slid it off, and waved it triumphantly. If a horse could laugh, she was doing it. This was a deliberate move on her part to cheer me up. I would have joined her celebratory disposition, but I knew we only had days together. I was moving out of state, and she would not be travelling with us. … Continue reading →

Espanol: Diane Virginia: El Beso Amado de Salomón: Beloved Solomon’s Kiss

Mandy se sirvió su café y se retiro al columpio de el pórtico. Mientras que escuchaba el canto de los grillos en el jardín de flores, ella abrió su Biblia. Ella estaba leyendo cada libro de la Biblia y El Cantar de Los Cantares de Salomón era la próxima lectura. Para prepararse para su lectura, ella había buscado el significado del nombre Salomón, que es la palabra (Hebrea) shelomah, que se traduce como “paz”. En su espíritu, ella sentía que … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: The Power of Grace

My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weaknesses. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV Grace…. We say grace before a meal. We speak of God’s grace. But do we really know what grace is? Grace comes from the word charis and may be defined as “the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life. (Strongs’ Concordance, NT#5485)” Grace is something that happens within the spirit of man. Paul knew something about grace. He … Continue reading →

Evelyn Wells: Incredible Journeys

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10, NKJV I held Clancy close, my heart breaking. As Dr. Martha hugged me, I saw tears in her eyes. Experiencing her compassion that day gave me the strength God had promised in Isaiah 41:10. I knew I would grieve and miss Clancy terribly, but I … Continue reading →

Espanol: Diane Virginia: Mostrando Amor en los Detalles: Lovin’ the Details

Viendo como la pareja entraron al café era como mirar un ballet en cámara lenta. Él usaba un andador y ella usaba un bastón. Después que el señor paso por la entrada, él abrió la puerta para su señora. Con atención galante a su compañera, ella arrastraba sus pies por la entrada, haciendo reverencia mientras que pasaba cómo si él fuera un caballero regresando de una conquista victoriosa. Me pregunté a mi mismo cómo iban a resolver el problema obvio. … Continue reading →

Julie Souza Bradley Lilly: Are You Myth-ing Something?

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 whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 NIV Ever have one of those nights when you wake up for no apparent reason and can’t get back to sleep? I had one of those earlier this week and grabbed my phone to do a word search in an attempt to … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: The Mail Carrier

I thought it would be easy to navigate my way to the expressway from my new job, but I was not familiar with the neighborhood. To further my confusion, a few street signs were missing. The only sure landmark I had was a child’s soccer ball left in a yard. After passing the ball three times, I pulled my car to the side of the road, wiped sweat from my palms, and prayed. “God, please direct me. I want to … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: Disillusioned

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5 NIV Disappointment, sadness or displeasure because someone or something has failed to fulfill our hopes or expectations. That is disillusionment. We allow disillusionment to become a part of who we are by turning our eyes, our hopes, and our expectations, to the wrong place. Our focus becomes inward instead of upward to God and outward to others. Let’s look at someone in the Bible who … Continue reading →

Espanol: Elise Crawford: La Voz de Dios: The Voice of God

¿Cómo suena la voz de Dios? Como la voz de un autor es única, Dios tiene su propio tono y dicción, a veces paternal, y así es como distingo su voz de mis propios pensamientos. La voz de Dios es amorosa, y nunca contradice la Biblia. Escuché por primera vez la voz de Dios cuando me estaba fugando de mi casa a la edad de 12 años. Seguí a una señora a casa desde una estación de autobuses. Mientras esperaba … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Frayed Jeans

He who believes in Me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father John 14:12b NKJV I was folding my husband’s jeans, and checking the hems for frays. That’s how I determine at a glance which are his work jeans verses his dress jeans. The thought came to me that I am like a pair of jeans that are frayed on the ends—less than perfect, … Continue reading →