This is a most interesting verse, don’t you think? For Paul, I suppose this may have referred to the ways he was treated in order to preach the word of God. He was beaten repeatedly and imprisoned for his beliefs. Most of us don’t have to worry about that type of “living and holy sacrifice.”Continue reading “Living and Holy Sacrifice”
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Walking the Nature Trails
The path opens to a clearing larger than a football field. Waist high brome grasses sway slightly in a gentle waltz with the faint breeze. Nearby branches merely watch, too heavily laden with yellow-green hedge apples to dance. On the far side of the field lies a painter’s palette of trees showing their colors—green, yellow,Continue reading “Walking the Nature Trails”
Trust in the Lord
I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of too many things more everlasting than a rock. How wonderful that our rock, our Savior, is everlasting. We can lean on him and rely on his strength now and for eternity. Father, thank you for being so dependable and reliable. Thank you for providing strengthContinue reading “Trust in the Lord”
Sermon Snippet
“My brokenness has made me into the man of God I have become.” Paul Mitchell “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters. whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, notContinue reading “Sermon Snippet”
Through the Psalms, 34
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend. The mountains are so majestic. They make me think of the amazing power of God. Psalm 34: 8-9“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.Fear the Lord, you his holy people, forContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 34”
A Month of Thankfulness, 6
In this month of giving thanks, what are you thankful for? Today, I’m thankful for the rain that falls and nourishes our crops and plants. I love listening to it beat a tune on the roof, or standing on the porch, watching it come down. I also love watching moisture come down in the winter,Continue reading “A Month of Thankfulness, 6”
Be Thankful
It’s Thanks giving month, yet I still need this sweet reminder. I need it every month, every day. Isn’t it funny that we need a day, one day of the year to celebrate giving thanks? Perhaps it would be better and certainly healthier to give thanks every day. What if, even on our worst days,Continue reading “Be Thankful”
Dress for Success
(This devotion was first published in “The Secret Place.” Every morning as I prepare for my day, I decide what to wear. Looking in my closet and dresser, I have choices to make. Do I wear a skirt today? Slacks? Jeans? What top coordinates with the skirt or pants? Both must match in color andContinue reading “Dress for Success”
Thankful for Fall
On November 4th, I am thankful for fall weather. I love the invigorating, fresh, cool air; the vivid colors of the season, the bountiful autumn harvests, and snuggling up under a soft, warm blanket to read a good book. I am thankful for a God who creates such a variety of beauty for us toContinue reading “Thankful for Fall”
Fear No Evil
Halloween was filled with costumes, including spooks and goblins, but Satan continues to prowl about, seeking victims. Thankfully, our Lord protects us from Satan’s evil. Have no fear! Thank you, Father, that you are stronger than Satan and you will protect us from his evil ways. “You, dear children, are from God and have overcomeContinue reading “Fear No Evil”
Growing Our Faith Together 