Category Archives: An Encouraging Word

Listening to the Stream

At first glance, the stream appears motionless, its shallow green waters merely reflecting the overarching canopy of green. But here by the bridge, rocks litter the stream’s bed, and its water comes to life. Its meandering impeded, the stream ripples, bubbles, and rushes. The currents ripple and swirl around the rocks and fall over submergedContinue reading “Listening to the Stream”

Approaching His Throne

Take a moment to imagine what it might be like to approach God’s throne. Thankfully, through Jesus’ sacrifice we are able to do so. What a humbling experience. Thank you, Father, for providing a way that we can approach you on your throne. Thank you for providing mercy and grace.

Why We Write

I couldn’t agree more with Liz Curtis Higgs. Before working on my book, I pray that God will give me the wisdom and the words that will reveal Him to others and bring Him glory. Lord, You are faithful. Thank you for providing guidance to each one of us in our tasks. May we yieldContinue reading “Why We Write”

Jesus!

“Jesus! it is the name which moves the harps of heaven to melody. Jesus! the life of all our joys. If there be one name more charming, more precious than another, it is this name. It is woven into the very warp and woof of our psalmody. Many of our hymns begin with it, andContinue reading “Jesus!”

Humility

Imagining Jesus washing his disciples’ feet is so humbling. What a beautiful example of being a servant to others. Thank you, Father, for this amazing example of how we should treat others. Give us an attitude of humility, both toward others and toward You. Show us how to lovingly serve others.

My Prayer for You

My friends, I pray that this Friday and this weekend will be a good one for you and that you can draw closer to Jesus. If it is not good, I pray that you will lean on your Savior to comfort and guide you through any problems or difficulties. As you walk a difficult road,Continue reading “My Prayer for You”

The Full Armor of God

Father, help me to don every piece of spiritual armor each day: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, readiness from the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word if God. Thank you for loving me and protecting me.

Watching the Lava

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”