Wisdom in the Quiet
A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. Proverbs 11:16-17 (NLT) Getting up early in the quiet, and often dark, part of the morning has become a cherished...
Perspective
When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will appear in the clouds, and I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures. Genesis 9:14-15 (NLT) I was driving over the hill, the other morning, and noticed the dark gray clouds in the sky. At one...
2015 Word
Happy New Year! It seems like December zipped by with hardly an extra moment to sit down and write. But, I love a fresh start. That's probably one reason why I change out my home decorations seasonally. And today, the winter ones found their places throughout the...
WWJD
Who had ever heard of Ferguson, MO, before the recent uproar as a result of the death of a young black man by a local white policeman? The news is wall-to-wall with very disturbing images splattered across the screen, getting worse each day. The proverbial straw that...
Giver or Receiver?
And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (NLT) "I'd love to bring you a meal." "I'll make you a pot of soup and drop...
My Special Treasure
Of all the people on earth, the LORD your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure. Deuteronomy 7:6 (NLT) The older I get, the more convinced I am that sleep is highly overrated. The old days of getting 7 or 8 uninterrupted hours of sleep are long gone. This...