If you've ever commented to a child how much they have grown since you last saw them, you probably saw them beam. Every child wants to get bigger and stronger and, although they don't realize they are growing as they go through their days, they love the realization...
I just want to make a markI just want to touch someone's heartIn this world, Lord Jesus, for YouMay I ever burn with Your fireNever let me lose the desire To make a mark on this world for You This song by the Hoppers was going through my head this morning when I woke...
I cringe when I see people posting on social media or constantly talking about how lonely they are, how they are no use to anyone, how they don't have any friends, etc. No matter how much people try to convince them that they are wrong, they seem to want to wallow in...
"The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out." ~Proverbs 30:1 What a year and a half it's been. It seems like every day I continue to hear about people who are sick or dying. I know many of you have...
Yesterday, someone on Facebook asked for prayer requests. I asked prayer for strength and wisdom. I'm currently reading through Psalms so when I read Chapter 28 this morning, verse 7 caught my eye: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I...
After a busy week, I am thankful to have a day to be still and know that He is God. I know people who live their lives not having time for God, relationships, or anything else besides what keeps them busy. Sometimes they don't even know what those things are; they...
"If just one soul returns to give thanks for what You've doneThis is my prayer, Lord, let me be the one." ~The Rochesters I expect the majority of people see prayer as a time to present their requests to the Lord, but I wonder how many go back and thank Him when the...
This month, I turned another year older which, as always, has caused me to do a lot of reflecting. What have I accomplished in my 48 years of life? What does God desire to do in and through me? What character traits do I need to increase in and what sins or habits do...
Glorious morning! Jesus has risen!Death could not hold Him; no stone can seal.Glorious morning! The world has a Savior!He is alive, and His truth is revealed! These lyrics, sung by Sandi Patti, and written by Lari Goss, Gary McSpadden, and Linda Dooley, have been...