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Be Nice to Your Brother

I wrote this several years ago for “The Secret Place.” It seems we need this reminder even more today than we did then. When my grandsons were younger, they loved to torment one another: A poke here, a kick there, and a headlock for good measure. I had a mantra for them, “Be nice toContinue reading “Be Nice to Your Brother”

A Child of the King

Tuesday’s food for thought: “When we have come to believe in the voices that call us worthless and unlovable, then success, popularity, and power are easily perceived as attractive solutions.” Henri Nouwen I don’t know about you, but I am a child of the King of kings, created in His image. Therefore, no matter whatContinue reading “A Child of the King”

All Glory to God

If you are feeling discouraged or overwhelmed, here is a verse to lift your spirits.

Through the Psalms, 32

Have a beautiful Friday, everyone! Psalm 32: 5 “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.” Lord, thank you for sending your son to earth to live among us. Thank you,Continue reading “Through the Psalms, 32”

Glorify God

Good Thursday morning, y’all! Isn’t it funny how one little verse can totally change your perspective? Have a wonderful day glorifying God through all you do. Nothing is too mundane.

Flowing Over Obstacles

The stream meanders, making its way through fallen leaves, gray, broken branches, and rich, fertile earth. My feet crunch the dried leaves as I approach the stream. Bending and twisting, it flows around rocks and under the narrow walking bridge. Algae flourishes just beneath its green water. I find a large, flat rock and sitContinue reading “Flowing Over Obstacles”

The Spirit’s Power

Happy Tuesday! Your Tuesday food for thought is from Charles Spurgeon Have a great day! “It was the mighty power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in Him by which Jesus overcame the world–and that same quiet power, if it dwells in us, will make us win the same victory by faith.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon

My Refuge

Happy Monday! I hope this day finds you all well, and all is well with your soul. Isn’t it wonderful to put our hope in God’s word? What have you read lately that inspires hope?

Through the Psalms, 31

Happy Friday! It’s always good to end the week with the Psalms. Psalm 31: 21-24 “Praise be to the Lord, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege. In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from your sight!” Yet you heard my cry forContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 31”

Food for Thought

Some food for thought for your Thursday. There is someone that I love even though I don’t approve of what he does. There is someone I accept though some of his thoughts and actions revolt me. There is someone I forgive though he hurts the people I love the most. That person is……me. C SContinue reading “Food for Thought”