I wrote this several years ago for “The Secret Place.” It seems we need this reminder even more today than we did then. When my grandsons were younger, they loved to torment one another: A poke here, a kick there, and a headlock for good measure. I had a mantra for them, “Be nice toContinue reading “Be Nice to Your Brother”
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All Glory to God
If you are feeling discouraged or overwhelmed, here is a verse to lift your spirits.
Glorify God
Good Thursday morning, y’all! Isn’t it funny how one little verse can totally change your perspective? Have a wonderful day glorifying God through all you do. Nothing is too mundane.
My Refuge
Happy Monday! I hope this day finds you all well, and all is well with your soul. Isn’t it wonderful to put our hope in God’s word? What have you read lately that inspires hope?
Reflected Glory
Rev. 1:16b “His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance” The small lake shimmers smooth as glass, its dark greenish-brown surface reflecting the surrounding autumn world. Dark, straight tree trunks and branches protect the lake’s perimeter, the yellow, green, and orange leaves doubled in their reflected beauty. The contour of each billowyContinue reading “Reflected Glory”
Fields of Grace
Good morning! Here’s your Wednesday devotion. Enjoy! Fields of Grace During my morning walk on the nature trails, a song kept running through my head: “Dancing with my Father God in fields of praise.” But my mind changed “praise” to “grace.” Over and over I heard those words in my head: “Dancing with my FatherContinue reading “Fields of Grace”
Fear God
Happy Thursday! Here’s some food for thought from Oswald Chambers “The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else.” Oswald Chambers
At a Snail’s Pace
At a Snail’s Pace During a recent walk, I noticed a tiny snail, its shell no bigger than a dime. It appeared motionless, but when I knelt down for a zoomed-in photo, I could see its forward progress. Ever so slowly, it traveled, a millimeter at a time, across the sidewalk. Satisfied with my photo,Continue reading “At a Snail’s Pace”
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”
Growing Our Faith Together 