Mystery: A New Word for a New Year

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 I have missed being here with you all, so I am very grateful whenever the Lord opens a time to be able to share! This past fall I spent an … Continue reading Mystery: A New Word for a New Year →

Sharing: A Hymn Becomes a Lifelong Prayer

HE LEADETH ME My seven-year-old self practiced the song with the hymn book my mother had given me. I knew my older brother would be home from college soon. Wouldn’t he be proud to see me singing along with the words at church the following Sunday? I could not have known how firmly those words … Continue reading Sharing: A Hymn Becomes a Lifelong Prayer →

Sharing: Prayer Walking

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Left, right … left, right … I remember the gravel crunching … Continue reading Sharing: Prayer Walking →

Humiliation or Humility?

Romans 10:11 NIV Have you ever wondered what the difference is between humiliation and humility? Come along today as I share an old post from 2016 and then some current thoughts on those words: ~~~~~~ HUMILIATION and SHAME Those two little words were never part of my picture of disease or illness. In the past, … Continue reading Humiliation or Humility? →

Flawless: His Word holds true

My journaling for Flawless As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him Psalm 18:30 NIV The trial of the new/old medication had sent my heart to quivering. How could it be that God would ask me to reconsider the very first RA medication … Continue reading Flawless: His Word holds true →

Flawless: A New Word

My husband carried the simple hardback book and laid it next to me as if it were a priceless treasure. In a way, it was. This book had lain in our hearts, awaiting completion, for forty-two years. ‭“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the … Continue reading Flawless: A New Word →

Mouse-kins! A world Turned Upside Down

Isaiah 40:28 ESV It was meant to be a season of retirement for him. And I was called to join him there. We had heard the call of the Lord in our lives. Day after day, he huddled away in the basement corner, editing and re-editing the words from a long-ago story held tight to … Continue reading Mouse-kins! A world Turned Upside Down →

Never Alone: Home at Last

Psalm 34:5 NIV God has given such comfort this spring in the midst of both my own and my husband's continued health issues. So even tho I'm still on a blogging hiatus, He asked me to step in for this quick sharing today. I pray for any who need the touch of His hand. May … Continue reading Never Alone: Home at Last →

Sharing: “Abiding in Him”

I am so thankful and blessed to share with you my dear friend Cheryl's website Homespun Devotions and the beautiful review of our book she offered this week. Homespun Devotions She is also hosting a giveaway there, so if you are interested in being entered for a chance to win a free copy of our … Continue reading Sharing: “Abiding in Him” →

A Continuing Story: Abiding in Him

Many have asked me if there is a significant meaning in the cover photo of our new book. My answer has been yes, but once again it's a story begging to be told. ☺️ In answer to those who have asked, here today is another gift of God's choosing . . . ~~~~~~ I was … Continue reading A Continuing Story: Abiding in Him →