Even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near. You become my deliciousContinue Reading
But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues,patience that endures,kindness in action,a life full of virtue, faith that prevails,gentleness of heart, andstrength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless. Keep in mind that we who belong to JesusContinue Reading
I love You [fervently and devotedly], O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me;My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge;My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold. (Psalm 18:1-2 AMP) Recently our pastor preached a sermon about navigating theContinue Reading
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. (Psalm 116:15 KJV) _____ This post from Dutch Sheets on GiveHim15 from Memorial Day 2025 is worth revisiting this Memorial Day 2026. A few years ago, I asked another hero and friend, retired Army Major William Ostan, toContinue Reading
Isaiah 55 is one of my favorite Bible chapters. I invite you to hear God’s sweet voice and invitation as you continue reading. “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy grain and eat. Come, buy wine and milk without money and withoutContinue Reading
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 NKJV) Is there something you really need or want from God? Do you have unsaved family members? A child or grandchild needing aContinue Reading
“As for Me,” says the Lord, “this is My covenant with them: My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants,” says the Lord, “from this time and forevermore.”Continue Reading
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13 NIV) Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where thereContinue Reading
A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9 GW) Last Friday night at the homeschool graduation, I heard one of the best graduation speeches I’ve ever heard – one that will likely be remembered, at least in part. The Bible verse the class had chosenContinue Reading
Let joy be your continual feast. Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 TPT) So far this May, our family has celebrated the high school graduation of a niece,Continue Reading