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“Many adversities come to the one who is righteous,but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:19 “God is our refuge and strength,a helper who is always foundin times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Recently, I broke a glass bowl while emptying the dishwasher. Shattered fragments flew everywhere…This reminded me of a time when myContinue reading “Broken Glass”

 “For you were called to be free, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.” Galatians 5:13  “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those inContinue reading “Independence Day”

“You reveal the path of life to me;in Your presence is abundant joy;in Your right hand are eternal pleasures.” Psalm 16:11 “The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.” Proverbs 21:5 By doing small things consistently, we create confidence, comfort, and connections that will remain even whenContinue reading “Slow and Steady”

“As a father has compassion on his children,so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:13 “The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.” Proverbs 23:24 “Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the trainingContinue reading “A Father’s Love”

“…God is not a God of disorder but of peace…” 1 Corinthians 14:33 “But godliness with contentment is a great gain.For we brought nothing into the world,and we can take nothing out.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 Too many things complicate our space. Too many busy activities take the energy we could use for more rewarding adventures.ComplicatedContinue reading “Simplify”

“For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—  not from works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the moreContinue reading “God’s Grace”

“A man’s steps are established by the Lord,and He takes pleasure in his way.Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,because the Lord holds his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 (ESV) “In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will makeContinue reading “Taking the Stairs”

“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 “Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.” Matthew 24:11 Over the course of a week, I received multiple phone calls from a woman I didn’t know. She had gotten aContinue reading “Wrong Numbers”

“…Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.  I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:32b-33 (HCSB) In this life we will have trouble. We are not promised an easyContinue reading “Be Courageous”

“Her sons rise up and call her blessed.Her husband also praises her:‘Many women are capable,but you surpass them all!’” Proverbs 31:28-29 “As a mother comforts her son,so I will comfort you,and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. HisContinue reading “The Love of a Mother”