“…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: Thy will be done.” Elisabeth Elliot Lord, it is easier toContinue reading “Spiritual Lessons”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
He Brings Joy
If you are weeping, remember that your Savior longs to bring you joy. It may not be in the time you want or in the way you want, but it will be glorious. Trust in him and rejoice in the goodness he brings you in the morning.
God’s Embrace
A tickle deep in my throat prompted me to leave the sanctuary during the sermon. I got a drink, coughed, and blew my nose where the noise wouldn’t disturb others. Standing outside the nursery, I heard several little ones crying. On an impulse, I opened the door, ready to help. As soon as IContinue reading “God’s Embrace”
Home
“Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says: ‘You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests’—the same voice that gave life to the first Adam and spoke to Jesus, the second Adam; the same voice that speaks to all the children of God and sets them freeContinue reading “Home”
God’s Word
Rejoice in God
“To rejoice in temporal comforts is dangerous, to rejoice in self is foolish, to rejoice in sin is fatal, but to rejoice in God is heavenly.”― Charles H. Spurgeon Good words to ponder.
Be Generous
Healing What Ails You
Healing What Ails You Earlier, I caught a nasty virus, the kind that plays havoc with your digestive system. Of course, we were out of town when it hit. During our granddaughter’s dance competition, we sat in the balcony watching so many beautiful dancers. While waiting for her solos, it hit hard. The closest bathroomContinue reading “Healing What Ails You”
The God of Peace
It’s easy to read and agree. It’s much more difficult to read and then live what you read. Lord, keep me focused on Your word. Help me to read what you say and then make Your words part of my life.
A Box of Chocolates
A Box of Chocolates Imagine that someone has given you a big box of chocolates! What is the first thing you do? Most would probably say Thank you, open the box, and graciously offer the first piece to the giver of this scrumptious gift. Would you begrudge giving that first piece of chocolate to theContinue reading “A Box of Chocolates”
Growing Our Faith Together 