Tonight I am wide awake. My body is relaxed, my eyes are closed, and my breathing is deep and even. But my mind is wide awake and running, running, running. I am snuggled up against my husband, the back of my head and my neck resting on his arm. The tensions of the day storedContinue reading “Secure in His Arms”
Category Archives: Scripture
Life and Peace
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A Child’s Walk with His Father
“Let’s go,” the father called to his four-year-old son. Jimmy scampered over and reached his hand up for his dad’s firm grasp. Eagerly he tugged on the strong arm, “Let’s go, let’s go,” he sang. Small hand wrapped firmly in the larger hand, out the door they walked, down the sidewalk. Jimmy hopped, skipped andContinue reading “A Child’s Walk with His Father”
Security
Now that’s security.
Serving Others
Teach me, Lord, to serve others.
Detour Ahead
Detour Ahead It happens when we least expect it. We’re traveling down the highway, making great time, knowing we’ll reach our destination on time. And then, out of nowhere, we see it: the bright orange sign. It has two simple words printed on it, “Detour ahead.” Before we know it, we’re off the highway, travelingContinue reading “Detour Ahead”
My Defender
When I was a child, I never worried about bullies picking on me. With three brothers, I always had someone nearby who would defend me. Because of them, I felt safe. But today, our family has scattered, and none of my brothers live in the same state as me. Fortunately, I have learned to leanContinue reading “My Defender”
The Bread of Life
Thank you, Lord, for providing spiritual food and for providing the living water that never runs dry. Fill me to overflowing, so others can see you, living in and nourishing me.
Growing Our Faith Together 