“Share the life of Jesus.” (Romans 14:19 MSG) This week I heard a story I never expected to hear. I was talking with a sweet Christian friend who mentioned a mutual acquaintance I knew from about ten years ago. She and her family had moved out of our area – outContinue Reading

“I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up…” (Acts 20:32 AMP) I heard a story last week of a womanContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for parents, children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV) My Bible Recap plan had me somewhere inContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] I will proclaim the name of the Lord.    Oh, praise the greatness of our God!He is the Rock, his works are perfect,    and all his ways are just.A faithful God who does no wrong,    upright and just is he. (Deuteronomy 32:3-4 NIV) Recently my children’sContinue Reading

“So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.” (Romans 8:28 TPT) Have you noticed that there is a certain process to most things? To take gardening, for example,Continue Reading

  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 guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV) Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanksContinue Reading