Watching the Lava Several years ago my husband Scott and I flew to Hawaii for our niece’s wedding. While there Steve, Blossom, Scott and I spent a couple of days on the big island of Hawaii. One afternoon we visited an area that had recently been covered by a lava flow. Since the lava wasContinue reading “Watching the Lava”
Category Archives: A word of prayer
Be a Hero
“We can be in our day what the heroes of faith were in their day – but remember at the time they didn’t know they were heroes.” ― A.W. Tozer Lord, I’ve never thought of myself as a hero. But when I look at people in the Bible, most of them were just ordinary peopleContinue reading “Be a Hero”
He Cares
How reassuring is this? Father, I am so grateful for the loving ways you care for me.
Planning Our Days
“If we really have too much to do, there are some items on the agenda which God did not put there. Let us submit the list to him and ask him to indicate which items we must delete. There is always time to do the will of God. If we are too busy to doContinue reading “Planning Our Days”
Love One Another
Lord, forgive me for not loving others as you do. Teach me to love with your kind of love.
Amazing Grace
Lord, I am amazed by the sacrifice of your son, Jesus. His obedience led to our salvation and eternal life. Even though we have strayed away and been disobedient, His obedience has saved us all. It is truly astounding to contemplate. All praise and glory, to God, the father, your son Jesus, and the HolyContinue reading “Amazing Grace”
The Eyes Have It
The Eyes Have It As I taught the simple rhythm game, dozens of pairs of dark brown eyes danced with glee. Huge smiles covered the faces of the beautiful children sitting on the floor with me in this church in the poorest section of Matamoros, Mexico. In spite of the language barriers—the children spokeContinue reading “The Eyes Have It”
Sharing
Thank You, Lord, for giving us so many good gifts, including Your gift of grace. Teach us to share our spiritual wealth generously with others.
The Harvest
Father, show me the ways to be a worker for the harvest.
Be Still
“The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.” Elisabeth Elliot “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Lord, You know how Satan can disrupt the silence. Help me to carve out times of quiet, times to commune with you, toContinue reading “Be Still”
Growing Our Faith Together 