Category Archives: Scripture

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”

A Month of Thankfulness, Day 1

Today, November 1st, I am thankful for the bounty of the earth. Our small backyard garden has yielded tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers for us to eat. We can visit the farmer’s market for many tasty, nutritious foods. Locally grown corn-on-the-cob, onions, white and sweet potatoes, green beans and so many more. The grocery store offersContinue reading “A Month of Thankfulness, Day 1”

Through the Psalms, 33

As the leaves turn color, we rejoice in the cooler weather and the autumnal colors. Even though we know that those colors signal the coming of winter, of cold weather and bare trees. But even so, we have hope, for we know our Lord is faithful. Yes, the autumn leaves will fall, and winter willContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 33”

The Son’s Warmth

The Sun’s Warmth I love to feel the sun shining on my face. Its rays soak into my skin, leaving me warm, mellow, and comfortable. In the sunshine my spirits lift, energizing me for the day’s tasks. On a cloudy, windy day, the chill penetrates my body, leaving me cold and shivering. The sunless, grayContinue reading “The Son’s Warmth”

The Way to Happiness

Today’s food for thought comes from Norman Vincent Peale. Don’t you just love his positive attitude? “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ― NormanContinue reading “The Way to Happiness”