[Today one of our sons begins his semester studying abroad in Ireland. My mama heart misses him already (and he left only yesterday!) but I found these words I’d written a few years ago a good reminder to me today. Perhaps you, too, need the reminder to take everything andContinue Reading
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV) [Adapted from September 25, 2024 post] Once I had a conversation with a new friend who told the storyContinue Reading
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8 NIV) The thief does notContinue Reading
Yahweh Abba Father Jehovah Jireh Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor Almighty God Dancing Trinity In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit we give you thanks for this good day and this new year. We thank you for everyday things like each breath we take, theContinue Reading
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,So are the children of one’s youth. (Psalm 127:4 NKJV) The last Friday I attended the local homeschool co-op, I shared a brief devotion. Whether or not you have physical or spiritual children or grandchildren, and whether or not you educate them at home, IContinue Reading
[The following is part scripture, part dialogue, and part reflection on Ezekiel 37:1-14, the Valley of the Dry Bones.] The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forthContinue Reading
“My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long—though I know not how to relate them all. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone. Since my youth, God, you have taught me, andContinue Reading
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2 NIV) The thirteen letters of Apostle Paul all start with him blessing the recipients with “grace and peace.” In 1 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV), for example, he says, “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord JesusContinue Reading
For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives. (John 8:32 TPT) Have you ever been in a situation when you just didn’t know where the truth was? I’m not talking about which child used the Sharpie on the brand new furniture. I’m talking aboutContinue 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