Category Archives: Scripture

An Encouraging Word

If you are struggling today with feeling down and discouraged, if you are shedding tears and bewailing your fate, take heart in these words.\ Even Jesus shed tears. While visiting his friend Lazarus’ tomb, “Jesus wept.” The shortest verse in the bible is perhaps the verse that most helps us see the human side ofContinue reading “An Encouraging Word”

New Beginnings

Happy Monday! It’s the start of a new week, a chance to begin again, to have a better week than the week before. Fortunately, our Savior gives us that opportunity too, every minute of every day. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify usContinue reading “New Beginnings”

After 9-11

I wrote this in 2001. It was my way of dealing with all the fear and negative emotions I was experiencing. It brought me peace. In light of recent violence and tragedies and in memory of 9-11, I’m sharing it today. I hope it brings you peace. After 9-11 Television reveals the horrors:  smoking ruins,Continue reading “After 9-11”

Through the Psalms, 28

Psalm 28: 1-2 “To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help., as I lift up my hands towardContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 28”

The Body of Christ

Good morning, everyone. Isn’t it wonderful that we are all part of the body of Christ? Now if we could just learn to treat one another with love and respect, as Christ treats us. Lord, open my eyes to see my brothers and sisters in Christ as beloved family. Even if they disagree with meContinue reading “The Body of Christ”

Working with My Hands

One pastime from which I derive much pleasure is making things with my hands.  To take a piece of yarn and make an afghan is very satisfying.  It is amazing that a flat piece of fabric becomes a dress, or colored thread makes a beautiful picture.  After I finish making something, I take great prideContinue reading “Working with My Hands”

In Step with the Spirit

Good Monday morning! Today’s scripture is short and seemingly simple. The King James versions says, “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” So, what is one thing you do to make sure you “stay in step with the Spirit” or “walk in the Spirit”?

Through the Psalms, 27

Have a beautiful weekend! When fears and doubts threaten to overtake you, and dark days surround you, remember the words of David. Psalm 27: 1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?”