But there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. Although its roots may grow old in the ground and its stump begins to die in the soil, at the scent of water it will flourish and put forth shoots like a … Continue reading Hope Alive
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 So the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. The greatest thing about the game, besides the commercials and the great ending for Peyton Manning’s amazing career is that we now have a break from football for about six months! For … Continue reading The Victor
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 NIV Four. hundred. years. of. darkness. Not one word from God during this time to His “chosen” people. After the Babylonian captivity, Israel ceased to be an independent nation and became a minor territory in a succession of larger empires. Israel … Continue reading Westward Leading, Still Proceeding
May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons. Daniel 2:20-21 HCSB (Today’s post was originally published on November 27, 2013. ) Basking in the company of old friends getting together for a long overdue Girls’ Night out, we laughed as we all … Continue reading Reluctant Gratitude (Revisited)
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2 (NIV) Every morning, I wait with my daughter in our living room for her school bus to arrive. Because of her Cerebral Palsy she gets curbside pick up … Continue reading The Man From Umatilla
Instead, we will lovingly follow the truth at all times—speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly—and so become more and more in every way like Christ who is the Head of his body, the Church. Ephesians 4:15 TLB Recently, I received a comment on an older post, Guard Your Mouth R-Rated Version. Below is a portion … Continue reading Speak Up
To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Matthew 25:15 ESV The other day I stumbled upon one of the most amazing things I have ever seen on Youtube. I try not to take up people’s time by sharing links unless … Continue reading The Steward
My grace is enough; it’s all you need. 2 Corinthians 12:9a MSG This past Sunday, our Worship leader led us in a new song–new to me anyway, Christ Is Enough by Hillsong. As I sang the song, I was reminded of a devotional challenge my good friend and neighbor, Kelly participated in a few years ago. It was called … Continue reading Enough
I have been young, and now I am old, but I have never seen a righteous person abandoned or his descendants begging for food. Psalm 37:25 GW I have always imagined what the view would look like from here. And now I have arrived. I think most would agree anything over fifty is considered over the … Continue reading The View From Over The Hill
(This is a repost from May 14, 2012. It is the most shared/pinned post of anything I’ve written which tells me there are many who are grieving over being childless not by choice. This Mother’s Day, may we keep these brokenhearted in our thoughts and prayers.) A Prayer For The Owner Of The Empty Swing … Continue reading A Prayer For The Owner Of The Empty Swing
