The last blog in our August guest series is written by my own dear daughter Mary. Enter into her world as you read her story of a hard year and…
What I Learned After I Knew It All, by Lucinda Secrest McDowell
Please enjoy this encouraging blog written by one of my writing mentors, Lucinda Secrest McDowell. Lucinda nails it in this blog, and I’ve asked permission to share it with you.…
How One Drop Can Make a World of Difference by Nancy Lindgren
Please enjoy this encouraging guest blog from my friend, Nancy Lindgren. Consider what small things you might do to make a difference as you read. How can you be a…
One Thing. Even When Hundreds Need Doing.
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not…
Slow Down
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have…
Get the Dirt Out!
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9 NIV One summer, I had…
Don’t Stop
But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.…
Seven Steps to a Spiritually Sweet Summer
Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the…
My Only Safe Place
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that…
Whose Clay Is It?
So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands;…
Word Problems – Three Reasons to Talk Less
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. —Proverbs 10:19 NASB I definitely have word problems. You see, I’m full of them,…
Numbering Days
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. —Psalm 90:12 NKJV It has been a dreary and rain-soaked morning, but as four grandchildren…
