“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11

Last week as I was sharing the Live Facebook message, (click here to view last week'...

For a several years I got by with a cheap pair of reader glasses. I knew I was in trouble when I squinted and struggled to read even the largest font on my phone. Tiny print was totally out of the question for me. As I continuously increased the magn...

Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalm 86:11

In the past few months many parents were thrust into homeschooling without any vote in the decision. Not only were they...

Last week I wrote about the power of encouragement. (Click here to read it.) I gave a challenge for all to arise to the calling of cheerleader and to be spirit-raisers for one another. We will probably never know the impact of our encouragement, but...

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 12:24-25

After man...

“We continually share in the death of Jesus in our own bodies, so that the resurrection life of Jesus will be revealed through our humanity.”

2 Corinthians 4:10

Simple words stick out and catch my attention like a billboard waiting to be noticed. One s...

As I sat to write this morning, I felt nudged to look for a previous writing. I didn’t even know what I was looking for, but this title caught my eye. This blog brings to light two things that God is doing in my life during this pandemic that we are...

“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Matthew 16:18

During these days of sheltering in place, my deck has become a very desirable destination. A boun...

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:2

If honest, all marriages can testify that every day is not a script from a fairy tale storybook. Ed and I have bumped...

“Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and

 the certainty of what we do not see.”

Hebrews 11:1

My friend, Robin Dixon, brought a powerful word today right there in the middle of her garden.

The tender young plants and dead seeds lay low in the...