The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:23-24 (NLT) As I read the Psalms, David's pleas for help remind me of some my own prayers. The...

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. With my voice I cry to the Lord, and He hears and answers me out of His holy hill. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! Psalm 3: 3-4 (Amplified Bible) I had to chuckle when I noticed the...

When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way. Psalm 142:3 (NLT) Snow in March in Memphis? It was a hard concept to accept being a California (now Arizona) gal. Some things in our lives just do not make sense at times. And for me, snow is one of...

Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 (NLT) Tomorrow we leave for Tennessee to spend a few days celebrating my mother-in-law's 90th birthday. Last year, several of my family...

Suddenly, Jesus' words flashed through Peter's mind: "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me." And he broke down and wept. Mark 14:72 (NLT) My blog friend, Miss Sandy, from Quill Cottage reminded me today of a favorite old...

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. Matthew 14:29 (NLT) Do you ever really blow it? I mean doing something so bad that you fear that there is no way out? Do you get yourself in situations where you want to do it your way,...