And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. (Romans 5:4 NLT) (This story was posted on Facebook on April 24, 2025 by “The Homeschool Historian.” I wrote the prayer.) There’s an empty lot where a house once stood. It had fallen into disrepair when an elderlyContinue Reading
Now I’m sure of this: the sufferings we endure now are not even worth comparing to the glory that is coming and will be revealed in us. (Romans 8:18 VOICE) On Saturday at the women’s conference, I attended a workshop where the speaker shared a story about growing up inContinue Reading
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – God (Isaiah 43:18-19Continue Reading
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 ESV) As I write this, I’ve been reflecting on my goals for the coming year—spiritual, relational, financial, and in other areas of my life. Maybe you’ve been doing some of the same thinkingContinue Reading
Today is a celebration! We’ve traveled through Matthew 1 and much of Luke 1-2 and, although the Christmas Story isn’t over yet, it’s still a fabulous day to celebrate Emmanuel who is with us!! Merry Christmas!! Today let us focus on three songs which help us celebrate Jesus’s birth. “GoContinue Reading
(We have been working our way through the Christmas Story in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1. Mary and Joseph have been visited by angels, endured very challenging circumstances, and finally watched the birth of the God of the Universe in a shelter for animals, before being visited by local shepherds whoContinue Reading
…that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:19 NIV) The creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. (Romans 8:21 AMP) I read an article recently that intrigued me.Continue Reading
Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God. (Ecclesiastes 5:7 NIV) Do you have dreams? There are different types of dreams. You may have wishes, goals, hopes, plans that are “dreams” of your life. You may have dreams – good or bad – that visit you as youContinue Reading
“Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.’ Thus says the Lord God to these bones, ‘Behold, I will make breath enter you so that you may come to life. I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow back on you, cover you with skin, andContinue Reading
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15 NIV) I don’t really like looking at dead bodies in caskets. No matter how skilled the funeral home staff may be, the body never quite looks like the person. In a way, it can’t be, because a personContinue Reading