“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) I’m not a superstitious person. I’ve been known to throw caution to the wind and walk directly under ladders. I’m certain I’ve broken a couple mirrors, but I don’t remember suffering through seven years […]
The Gift of Motherhood
July 2, 2014 · by ·
“Receive today’s gift gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths. As you savor this gift, you find me.” (Excerpt from Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young) Following the celebration of Mother’s Day, I received an email from my friend, Cora, with a link to the Hachette Book Group site. She had no way of […]
Love Your Neighbor
June 23, 2014 · by ·
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV) In the Old Testament, […]
A Tribute to Mom
May 12, 2014 · by ·
“Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised. Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone.” Proverbs 31:30-31 (GNT) Many things come to mind when I think of my mother. We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but I grew up knowing I was loved. […]
God’s Glory in Nature
April 21, 2014 · by ·
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth….And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:1, 31a (ESV) Arizona isn’t exactly known for snow flurries and freezing rain, so you can imagine my surprise when my friend, Lisa, posted online, “I just returned to Tucson from […]
The Jelly Bean Prayer
March 31, 2014 · by ·
“I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NLT) Easter is the oldest […]
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 […]
My College Essay
January 6, 2014 · by ·
Guest Writer: Darby Carefully, I place the fragile round disc into the CD player. The small reflective device contains not just music, but a world of sounds, of emotions, of memories. Track 01. The clashing yet euphonious sounds of “Bohemian Rhapsody” swirl around me. Unlike any ordinary song, it defies its accepted structure. From ballad, […]
Choose to be Thankful
November 25, 2013 · by ·
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Tis’ the season to give thanks! Thanksgiving was first shared in 1621 as an autumn feast between Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians. In an attempt to foster American unity during the Civil War, President Abraham […]
Christmas Clean-Out
November 4, 2013 · by ·
“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 (NLT) From A Child’s Perspective, Bobby, Age 7 Mom calls it the “get ready for Christmas clean-out.” We go through our closets and drawers – you know, pulling out clothes that don’t fit […]
