Did you know only about 17% of people read their Bible daily? This includes Christians. Why do you think that is? The Bible is God’s love letter to His people. It’s living. It’s message never changes but it’s readers do. Slowly but surely, hearts are softened and wisdom is revealed. The words that didn’t resonateContinue reading “HOLY LOVE LETTER”
Tag Archives: Faith
LEROY
LEROY Our flight was delayed an hour and a half at the Dallas airport, so we wouldn’t arrive home until after midnight. We decided to venture around the concourse to find something to eat. We had Dickies BBQ on the way out a few days before. Not in the mood for Dickies again, the onlyContinue reading “LEROY”
COMMITMENT
I was a marriage commitment failure. I got married at age twenty with a baby on the way and a husband who was a full-time college student. Life was tough but got more challenging when chronic illness hit. It seemed like an almost constant struggle to keep our heads afloat. Finally, the devil influenced myContinue reading “COMMITMENT”
IDOL
When I think of an idol, the first thing that comes to mind is a statue that people worship. But that’s so obvious. There is an abundance of obscure idols in our world. Anything that distracts us from God can become an idol; our jobs, children, families, hobbies, friends, addictions, volunteering, pets, feelings, ministry, ourContinue reading “IDOL”
SCRIPTURE
What if it was as easy to memorize scripture as to remember lines from movies? Earlier this month, while driving back from Iowa, Marty and I had fun saying well-known one-liners from famous movies when the opportunity arose. It’s amazing how those little bits of movie conversations stay in your mind for many years. ItContinue reading “SCRIPTURE”
RETREAT
I still remember this retreat. As I waited in line to check in after my arrival, I was behind a woman who was complaining about the wait and how the valets took her car without telling her where it was. I hoped she wasn’t going to be my roommate. I was so tired and stressed.Continue reading “RETREAT”
TRUTH
Thinking back on those times in my life when I felt so alone and didn’t know how I could possibly make it because the chaos and pain seemed too much to bear, He was there. Every moment, He was there. Protecting me, giving me strength to persevere and honor my vows; my commitments to Him.Continue reading “TRUTH”
STRONG
Some people seem to be born strong. Others have gained strength from how they were raised. Still others, like Job’s wife, grow into their strength. Three faltering steps forward, two steps back, one forward, one back on wobbly legs that display their weakness for all to see. She caved in the wifely support department whenContinue reading “STRONG”
FALLING
Getting a little freaked out here. Yesterday before church a ceramic mug fell out of the cupboard and shattered when it hit the countertop. My puppy almost chewed a piece of glass before I yelled at him to drop it. This morning, this measuring cup broke in the sink as I was filling the coffeeContinue reading “FALLING”
TRUST
Trust is precious and pure. It’s there from the very beginning of life when a babe looks to her parents for care and love. If eroded away by circumstances, dishonesty, manipulation and mistreatment, it’s very difficult to get back. I think that’s the world we live in now, and time after time our instincts proveContinue reading “TRUST”
A LIVING STONE 