"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)My husband and I brought our first child home during the bitter-cold month of January twelve years ago. I was recovering from a C-section, so the first ten weeks of my … [Read more...] about Touching His Face
Peace
In Memory of Lukey
I wrote this the day we buried Luke in Nashville last August. Today would have been my precious nephew's first birthday. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4 Dearest Luke,We will sit under a tent today and say our final good-bye to you. Your daddy and mommy have decided … [Read more...] about In Memory of Lukey
Fair Weather Faith
"Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before."Joel 2:23 (NIV)My son and oldest daughter are on sports teams this spring. I just got a cancellation for a practice due to inclement weather. We have had several gray and rainy … [Read more...] about Fair Weather Faith
All That Concerns Me
"The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands." Psalm 138:8 (NKJV)Overheard In An OrchardSaid the robin to the sparrow,"I would really like to knowWhy those anxious human beingsrush around and worry so."Said the sparrow to the robin,"Friend, I think that it must beThat they have no Heavenly Fathersuch as … [Read more...] about All That Concerns Me
The Comfort of a Friend
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."I John 4:7 (NIV)I first met Sharon in 1981 when her family joined ours on our mission station in Congo. We hit it off right away. When her family returned to the United States in 1984, our paths seemed to go in opposite directions. She came to my high school graduation open … [Read more...] about The Comfort of a Friend
You Know
"In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, 'Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.'Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, … [Read more...] about You Know
