My friend, Zoë Elmore, included in one of her devotions a poem that really struck a nerve with me. Her statement, "We grow spiritually only from and through the trials that arrive on our doorstep," echoed my prayer this morning. There are still some unresolved issues...

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 (NLT) When I was in the fifth grade, I fell and broke my right arm. For six weeks I had to do all my schoolwork...

Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God's way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17...

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (NIV) The grandgirlies were up and chatting around 5 AM, ready to start the day; but all the adults voted no. It was hard to keep them from waking each other and staying quiet...

As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. Psalm 138:3 (NLT) This verse leaped out at me this morning. Over the past few weeks, I have had a couple of specific prayer requests that I have earnestly prayed about but I don't feel like I am...

Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong.  And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Ephesians...