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: Beloved Solomon’s Kiss

Mandy poured her coffee and retreated to the porch swing. As she listened to the chirring of crickets in the flower garden, she opened her Bible. She was reading the Bible from cover to cover and Song of Solomon was next in line. In preparation for her reading, she had looked up the meaning of Solomon, which is shelomah, translated as “peace.” In her spirit, she felt Solomon must be a prototype of Jesus Christ. She had seen a typology … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: He Loves Me

That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19 NKJV He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me not… I remember plucking a daisy and pulling … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Hot Dogs & Holy Spirit Nudges

Recently, while I was eating at a local burger restaurant, I felt an inner nudge to visit a clothing store after I was done eating. I did so. As I arrived at there, I saw a homeless man I recognized named Mike. I got caught up between two car mirrors. That sure did catch Mike’s attention. He laughed, and we struck up a conversation and he asked for money. “I can’t give you money, but I’ll be glad to buy … Continue reading →

Sandra Stein: The Penny

While I was sitting on a bench in the park, I noticed a penny on the pathway. As people hurried by, no one gave that penny a second glance. It was, after all, only a penny, small and insignificant, and not worth the time to stop and pick it up. Staring at the penny, I thought, By the worlds’ standards, I am not much different than that penny. To the government, I am known as a social security number. To … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Mema’s Gifts

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Frankie propped his Ba-Ba Bear on top of the sofa, waiting for the mail truck to arrive. Michelle also waited, quietly reading a primer, while glancing out the window at intervals. Would Mema’s gifts come today? For these two, this would mark the beginning of the Christmas season. Meanwhile, Mama stirred a pot of potato soup. She ladled out the ham … Continue reading →

Elise Crawford: God’s Love

What does God’s love feel like? Oh, let me tell you—it’s the most wonderful feeling you will ever experience. To think of it can reduce me to a puddle of tears. It’s that amazing. Particularly if you’ve never felt a parent’s love or didn’t learn about Him until later in life, and when you reflect on the times He saved you from the fowler’s snare, this can induce strong emotions. In Psalm 91:2-4 NIV, we read, I will say of … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Watch the Bubbles (3-Min)

As my car crawled along the automated car wash track, my thoughts drifted to times past, when my husband and I would take our children through the car wash for the express purpose of playing, “Watch the Bubbles.” “Daddy, my bubble is racing yours!” our son would say. “Mine is turning swishy circles!” our daughter would say. I stroked my silver-streaked hair and prayed, “God, my children are grown, so why do I still want to watch bubbles?” Just then, … Continue reading →

Stephanie Pavlantos: Agape… and God’s Love

Are you a dog or a cat lover? Maybe you love all animals; most of them anyway. I love animals. People who have been to my house and met my two dogs, six ducks, chickens, and three goats, know this about me. My family especially loves German shepherd dogs. They are so easy to train and are loyal, protective and lovable. Many years ago my husband and I went looking for the perfect family dog. Our kids were only 6 … Continue reading →

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