Heavenly Heartwarming
An hour later the surgeon needed an extra hand—literally, to cup the heart while they worked around it…
Continue reading →Tag Archives: #vinewords:devotionsandmore
Popcorn at Pirate’s World
My excitement waned when a classmate asked me when I was going to ride the Steeplechase rollercoaster. Not wanting to appear as terrified as I actually was, I presented logical excuses. …
Continue reading →
Dancing Shoes
Pretend you’re a little girl, age four-and-a-half. Yes, “and-a-half” is important when you’re that age. At this time, you are learning to love Jesus. You love to run, bounce on couches, and play bowling with Daddy where you and your brother get to be the pins and a giant bean bag is the bowling ball. Yes, you’re an active girl. Your hair is golden with hints of red and your locks are shoulder-length. You are taking dancing classes. You learn to pirouette, point your toes, jump, and twirl… The teacher who you’re learning from loves Jesus. Then it happens…
Continue reading →
Expect the Extraordinary
Through many hours of writing and several boxes of tissues, items were scratched off my list, one-by-one. By the end of two weeks, my back pain disappeared. This exercise forced me to understand the person who caused me pain, and…
Continue reading →
Pocket Full of Promises
Once inside, Roland told Anna about his salvation experience of 1942. He had turned his life over to the Lord while serving in the Armed Forces, during World War II. For eight years, until he came home, he had written Bible verses while in the barracks. He’d slip a verse or two into the pockets of his uniform daily. When danger loomed, he’d touch his pocket and recharge by remembering the verse. He didn’t know what the outcome of the war would be, but he knew his salvation was secured as was his eternal soul. …
Continue reading →
Hot Dogs and Holy Spirit Nudges
We started walking. As I stepped inside the burger joint, Mike hovered at the door. As is often the case, a homeless person is so used to being shamed he or she often will not enter a building…
Continue reading →
Apple Appeal
Not all things are bad on their own, but when mixed with the insatiable appetites of our human nature….
Continue reading →
Mountain Dancer
As we reach the summit, Beloved encourages us to talk to Him. Our Bridegroom wants to hear our voice! He meets every need, never being embarrassed by the secrets we share—those soul injuries no one knows about. He dances upon Bether, which means “division,” chasing away every shadowy thought by the light of His Word. …
Continue reading →
Conquering Spiritual Foxes
A fox would have been destructive enough, but a wolf? I knew I would be watchful that evening. I flooded the yard with lights, just to be sure the wolf knew there was no welcome mat at our homestead….
Continue reading →
Diane Virginia: The Keeper
Satan cannot even reach the thorny hedge, let alone the thorn of crowns our Savior wore, that Jesus keeps us safe within. There will be trials—but these will only serve to remind us of His keeping power. …
Continue reading →