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
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guardContinue Reading
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV) So, God, your Word says to “Rejoice always, pray continuously, and give thanks in all things.” Yep. All those things are good for you. They keep youContinue Reading
I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan]. (Psalm 57:2 AMP) God, I need a blog post to publish. What’s on your mind? Nothing really important to pray about. It’s snowing and blowing. I ate delicious potato-cheese-ham soupContinue Reading
Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. (3 John 2 NLT) Last summer our church lost a spiritual pillar and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ to a short battle with nasty cancer. HerContinue Reading
(These verses have been bugging me, so I’m working through what they mean and how to apply it to my life. Hopefully, some of my musings will speak to and bless you, too.) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ JesusContinue Reading
(I’ve had these verses bugging me, so I’m working through what they mean and how to apply it to my life. Hopefully, some of my musings will speak to and bless you, too.) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ JesusContinue Reading
Now may the God of hope fill you with complete JOY and peace as you continue to believe, so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 EHV) Have you ever found yourself “stuck” in a Bible verse? It bothers, pesters, and generally harasses you because it hasContinue Reading
“My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high.My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:1-2 NIV) The news is depressing.Continue Reading