New Life

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast      and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget,      I will not forget you!…

When Giving Thanks Feels Impossible

“Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God,      and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble,      and I will…

Just Be Patient

… “Just be patient, my daughter, until we hear what happens. The man won’t rest until he has settled things today.” —Ruth 3:18 NLT Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, had…

Right From the Beginning

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. —Genesis 1:1 One Easter morning, my mama thought I had seen her sneaking an Easter basket into my room, so…

Like a Weaned Child Rests

O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. Surely I have composed…

Butterfly Blessing

He has made everything beautiful in its time. —Ecclesiastes 3:11a NKJV Have you ever been blessed by a butterfly? I have. Let me share my story. My husband and I…

You’re Invited

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 NLT Do you have any collections of…

Shhh—Don’t Say Anything Yet!

Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from…

Experiencing Peace

Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. —Psalm 85:10 NASB1995 “Cease-fire” is a phrase you often hear on news reports from faraway wars. One…

Let’s Be Real

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring…

Starting Small

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin. —Zechariah 4:10a NLT My husband and I have lived in our current home for nearly…