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Call on Him

Happy Thursday! I hope you have a beautiful day. How reassuring is this verse? Even when we don’t feel His presence, He will draw near to us. All we have to do is call on Him.

Caught in the act, they dragged her into the temple courts. Head down, hands trembling, she avoided the eyes of the angry men surrounding her. The men couldn’t wait to pass judgment on her. Their faces turned hard as the stones they longed to throw. After all, that was God’s law. But the man whoContinue reading “Dropping the Stones”

Food for Thought

Here’s some food for thought on this Tuesday in October. “…the deepest spiritual lessons are not learned by his letting us have our way in the end, but by his making us wait, bearing with us in love and patience until we are able to honestly pray what he taught his disciples to pray: ThyContinue reading “Food for Thought”

The Son’s Warmth

The Sun’s Warmth I love to feel the sun shining on my face. Its rays soak into my skin, leaving me warm, mellow, and comfortable. In the sunshine my spirits lift, energizing me for the day’s tasks. On a cloudy, windy day, the chill penetrates my body, leaving me cold and shivering. The sunless, grayContinue reading “The Son’s Warmth”

The Way to Happiness

Today’s food for thought comes from Norman Vincent Peale. Don’t you just love his positive attitude? “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ― NormanContinue reading “The Way to Happiness”

Do Not Lose Heart

Here’s a bit of encouragement, especially for those of you who are struggling today. I hope you have a blessed Monday.

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”