Category Archives: Scripture

Millions of Raindrops

This is longer than usual, but something worth thinking about. Have a wonderful Wednesday! I’ve always wanted to do big things—you know, travel to a foreign country and help needy people. Feed and clothe those who are hungry and lack adequate clothing. I want to change the world. But I am just an ordinary person.Continue reading “Millions of Raindrops”

Encouragement and Hope

May you experience encouragement and hope this Monday! Feeling down and hopeless? Looking in the scriptures gives us the encouragement and hope we need. Lord, than you for all the good things you give us. Thank you for your word, for making it available to provide us with your encouragement and hope.

Through the Psalms 12

Psalm 12: 6 “And the words of the Lord are flawless, Like silver purified in a crucible, Like gold refined seven times.” Why is it that we often ignore something that is like purified silver and refined gold? How precious are the words of our Lord. Reading them daily and keeping them on our heartsContinue reading “Through the Psalms 12”

Abide

I don’t know about you, but it’s my independence that can keep me from a closer relationship with God. Thinking “I can do this” rather than yielding to God, can distance me from him. And isn’t my “I can do this” attitude really a sin of pride?Good Thursday morning. May you always abide with ourContinue reading “Abide”

A Fragrant Offering

This beautiful little tree stands just outside the front door to my church. Sunday morning, my husband and I stood outside the church, greeting worshippers as they entered the building. The lilac fragrance of the flowers wafted toward us on a gentle breeze. It was so delicious and made me think of the following verses.Continue reading “A Fragrant Offering”

Through the Psalms

Psalm 11: 4 “The Lord is in his holy temple; The Lord is on his heavenly throne, He observes everyone on earth’ His eyes examine them.” What need we fear when the Almighty, the Creator is on his throne? He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. Praise God! Thank you, LordContinue reading “Through the Psalms”

Faith…Mightier Than the Wind

I wrote this back in 1999 after a tornado destroyed our church. Wind: odorless, colorless, tasteless, yet we know it exists.  Even though we cannot hold it in our hands, we feel it.  We feel its gentle breezes cooling us in the heat of summer; we feel its icy blast stinging us in the chillContinue reading “Faith…Mightier Than the Wind”