“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Our lives are filled with periods of transition. Some life changes are easy and even joyful as we welcome a new baby […]
God’s Strength in my Weakness
May 25, 2015 · by ·
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) I have endearing names for our dog, Buster. “Mouse hunter” is just one of many. Buster has a knack for […]
Choose to Hope in the Lord
April 27, 2015 · by ·
Guest Writer: Derrick Stewart “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because […]
The Good News of Easter
April 13, 2015 · by ·
“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 (NLT) Easter Sunday is conceivably one of the most well-attended church services of the year; it ranks right up there with Christmas! While Christmas is the season for celebrating the birth […]
Prayer: A Powerful First Choice
March 30, 2015 · by ·
“Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 (GNT) I was wrestling with indecision about the vision and scope of my writing; so much so that I couldn’t shake the thoughts from my mind. I described my frustration in an email reply […]
A Light Leading Home
March 2, 2015 · by ·
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT) The movie Apollo 13 is a family favorite so I’ve seen it more than a few times. There’s one scene that still captures and holds my attention every […]
Security for Your Heart
October 27, 2014 · by ·
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) The media is filled with headlines proclaiming a call for action against escalating incidents of gun […]
Spiritual Warfare – A.D. 2013
March 10, 2014 · by ·
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV) Be on your guard! I thought about the relevancy of those words as it relates to our military men and women. Tours of duty often put loved ones in dangerous conditions for weeks or months at a time; […]
FREE Stuff….To A Good Home
January 27, 2014 · by ·
Guest Writer: K. Schwartz I find myself trusting Jesus for a brand new kind of ‘save’ today! God has rescued me many times in my 26 year walk, but I think I’m in new territory today. My husband and I are officially in the empty-nest phase of life. Problem is, our nest is as […]
Fruit of the Spirit…PATIENCE
October 25, 2013 · by ·
“But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.” Romans 8:25 (NLT) From the life of Ryan, age 9 Whenever Mom and Dad talk about patience, it just means I have to wait for something I want right now! Like when I’m standing in line at the […]
