“Would you be so kind as to give us a drink of water from your well?” Someone needed the fruit of kindness. My mother passed down a story told by her grandmother, who grew up on a farm located on a dusty, rural road. At that time, many people walked wherever they went, having no access to any type of transportation. One hot summer day, a family traveling on foot stopped by my great-grandparents’ farm for a drink of … Continue reading →
I am not perfect, so I often ask God to guard my tongue. …
Continue reading →I am not a spider lover. I don’t hate them. They do have a purpose on earth, but they invade homes, drop off ceilings, and make scary movies scarier. Walking into their webs makes me do ninja moves I didn’t know I could. Then something happened. I felt compassion for one spider. …
Continue reading →We are all born with a purpose, so don’t sell God short. His plan is beyond our wildest dreams and will lead to peace. …
Continue reading →We can awaken the dawn in many ways, but incorporating some form of worship will change our perspective on the day. …
Continue reading →Awakening to praise took time. Anxious thoughts and an unsteady heart sent me to my quiet place on the porch. …
Continue reading →“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” -Matthew 6:33 NIV I was a weary traveler. “No. It’s not okay.” “Well, why not?” “Because it’s crooked. We aren’t going to settle.” Settling for Second Best I cannot tell you how many times my husband and I have had this discussion while building … Continue reading →
My favorite Christmas was the time I put my name on every gift under the tree. I have a large family with five sisters plus my mom and dad. My aunt and uncle came over Christmas Eve to stay the night with us. While everyone was busy preparing for Christmas Day, I sat on the floor by the Christmas tree with wrapping paper, scissors and a pen, making new gift tags with my name on them for each one. …
Continue reading →Whether on our job, in our relationships, in our community outreaches, or perhaps even with our enemies, we want others to taste how good our Lord is by observing our speech and actions and how we preserve the presence of God in our daily lives….
Continue reading →For spiritual growth, the Bible is our measuring scale. It guides us as we go through life. Gaining knowledge from the Scripture is our protein, and grace is our carbohydrates. When we exercise these spiritual building blocks through godly living and prayer, we mature and grow as God intended.
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