I first wrote this in September, 2016. I have a feeling it might speak to someone. “Do not be afraid, O man highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.” Daniel 10:19 “Don’t be…
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 Through my living room windows, I noticed the yellow jacket flying around my back patio. As quickly as I noticed it I forgot about it…
“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b One day last week I was working on some stuff around the house. It was my fall break and when I get a break I usually do something around the house. I am undertaking painting the interior of our home. That’s a big project,…
“He is good; his love endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 5:13 NIV I woke Monday morning to the news of the shooting in Las Vegas. My heart broke for the families of those affected and for the family of the shooter. After returning home from work, I saw on the news the death count had risen. …
Today is the first day of Lent. I grew up Methodist and we celebrated Lent, as did my Catholic cousins. During the time leading up to Easter we all engaged in a fast of sorts. Lent serves as an opportunity to give up something to remind us of how Jesus gave up His life for…
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 NIV This school year I have a new morning routine that I’m really excited about. I get up everyday no later than 5 am. …
Our dog, Foxy, came to us a few months before her fifth birthday, still healing from being spayed, and scared to death. She had been living with a family who had not treated her kindly, to say the least. They had used a shock collar because as most beagles do, she was a barker and…