God has been speaking to me about lining up with His Word and His specific plan for my life. He has been showing me changes I need to make. “Line up!” I heard inside my spirit, repeatedly, with great emphasis. And then, “If you don’t get in line, you are going to miss out!” A…
Month: November 2017
Planning For Children
“How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole…
The Power of Praise
Paul and Silas were in prison for preaching the Gospel. They had been stripped and severely beaten. As extra precaution, they were put into some type of inner dungeon, their feet in stocks. The jailer had been ordered to make sure they did not escape and he was taking his job very seriously. Paul and…
I Love Coffee, Though It’s Not My Fault
I love coffee, though it’s not my fault. It’s my parents’ fault. When I was very young, probably 7 or 8 years old, I would sit at the table with my mom and dad as they drank coffee. My parents allowed me a cup of coffee so I could dunk cookies along with them. I…
Time To Forget
My husband and I returned home one dark night. As he unlocked the door, I heard something. As I leapt toward the door, I realized it was only the neighbor’s lawn sprinklers. My husband laughed at my startled reaction. Earlier that day I was walking through our neighborhood and spotted a snake on the road….
Come Simply; Simply Come.
It was morning. I sat with my Bible, a notebook, and my two favorite devotional books. My habit was to read the devotions and then read my predetermined chapters in my Bible. Like clockwork. I am a to-do-list type of girl. I am a rule follower. An unfinished list or a broken rule can throw…
Billy Graham and I
Billy Graham and I clicked off another year of life. He and I share the same birthday though he celebrated 45 birthdays before I arrived on the scene. While watching a television birthday celebration for Billy Graham, I was impressed with the outpouring of love and appreciation for him. He has had an amazing life,…
Humble Jude
Jude, the half-brother of Jesus, wrote a letter to the Palestinian Christians. He began his letter with this greeting, “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ.” (Jude 1) This was a perfect opportunity…