"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)My daughters have an amazing gift of persistence. They always translate my, "Maybe, we'll see..." as "yes" and will continue to remind me of my "promise" to them. They have often caught me in an absent-minded mood when I have replied to … [Read more...] about Again and Again
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Does Anyone Care?
You number and record my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle--are they not in Your book?Psalm 56:8 (Amplified Bible)Hey Girlfriends,What are you facing today? Does whatever concern you today seem as though it will crush the life right out of you? Have you watched a dream shatter before your eyes? Are you remembering a loved one that is not here anymore and are realizing your soul is still … [Read more...] about Does Anyone Care?
Handicapped?
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."Revelation 7:17 (NIV)It's so odd what sometimes triggers our memories. The trigger can seem unrelated as it is opens up a memory from long ago. Today I found myself observing an elderly gentleman walk through the door of my … [Read more...] about Handicapped?
His Still, Small Voice
If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge- then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Psalm 91:9-11 (NIV)Something really weird happened to me recently. I was sure that I had shut our garage door … [Read more...] about His Still, Small Voice
Touching His Face
"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
Careless Words
"But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken."Matthew 12:36 (NIV)Have you ever caught yourself (like I have) saying these words?“Wish me luck!”“Good luck with that!”“What a lucky break!”“Maybe if I’m lucky!”I have been having a running conversation with my youngest daughter about why those words are never appropriate for someone … [Read more...] about Careless Words
