One summer Scottand I flew to San Diego to visit our cousin Zelda. While there, we spent some time at the Pacific Ocean’s shore. Just standing at a very small edge of this huge body of water wasawe-inspiring. Looking outward from myvantage point on the sand, I could not imagine the immensity of this vast bodyofContinue reading “At the Beach”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Beauty
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it.” Thank you Father, for the opportunity to be your child and to bask in your love. Thank you for the beauty all around us, so beautiful it can take our breath away.
Ask, Seek, Knock
Such a comforting verse. Lord, remind me to ask, to seek, and to knock, for you love to give good gifts. Thank you.
Friday Prayer Challenge
I challenge you to pray this scripture today. Matthew 18: 19-20 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Lord,Continue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
His Word
Lord, I am so thankful for your word and your faithfulness.
A Hungry Soul
The little soul lived for many years in the same woods. The sun shone on her leafy branches, and she produced much fruit. After many years the trees around this soul grew and their branches met above her head. Those branches provided comfortable shade. She was content in the place she’d always grown. She knewContinue reading “A Hungry Soul”
He Uses Suffering
God always seems bigger to those who need him most. And suffering is the tool he uses to help us need him more.” `~Joni Eareckson Tada ~ Lord, I used to think it was strange that Paul said we should be grateful for suffering. Now I understand that it is through suffering that I drawContinue reading “He Uses Suffering”
Hunger and Thirst
Lord, every day I am hungry and thirsty. Give me that daily hunger and thirst for Your spiritual gifts and for Your presence.
Friday Prayer Challenge
I challenge you to prayer this scripture for your unbelieving friends. I John3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” Father, I am so thankful that you have adopted me into your family. Thank you for loving all your children and gifting themContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
Call on Him
All He asks is that we call on Him. Father, too often I rely on my own weaknesses instead of calling on your strength. Forgive me and keep turning to You and calling on You in all circumstances.
Growing Our Faith Together 