A Challenge

by | Jan 4, 2009 | Flashlight

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV) I am back to first principles. Although I accepted Christ as a young girl, I read through the Bible for the first time in 2007, enjoying the process and learning much about...

Hope

by | Dec 31, 2008 | Flashlight

Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NIV) Hope! When all else fails, that is what keeps us going. This has not been the easiest year...

10,000 Steps

by | Dec 29, 2008 | Flashlight

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) We enjoyed a “magical” Christmas at Walt Disney World last week. We loved sharing and watching as the grandgirlies experienced the thrill of the roller coaster rides, viewed the...

Unstable?

by | Dec 16, 2008 | Flashlight

And He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. The fear of the Lord is his treasure. Isaiah 33:6 A favorite writer of mine is Mary DeMuth. I have never met this talented woman but have learned much about writing and life...

Joy

by | Dec 8, 2008 | Flashlight

They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Isaiah 35:10 (NIV) As I was getting dressed this morning, I heard an interview on Good Morning America about how to...

Traditions

by | Dec 1, 2008 | Flashlight

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (21st Century King James Version) The...

Memory Lane

by | Nov 22, 2008 | Flashlight

Let them praise the Lord for his great love    and for the wonderful things he has done for them.    Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving    and sing joyfully about his glorious acts.    Psalm 107:21-22 (NLT) It has been a crazy, busy week. I decided to have a...

Mission Accomplished

by | Nov 13, 2008 | Flashlight

You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) Our weekend plans changed when I opened the email and found we had a free ticket with Southwest. We had received an SOS from Mark’s daughter, Sarah, who recently moved to Florida...

The Master Planner

by | Nov 7, 2008 | Flashlight

He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ​Daniel 2:21 (NIV) No more TV ads for candidates. No more phone calls encouraging me to vote. No more flooded mailboxes with campaign flyers....

Listen

by | Oct 26, 2008 | Flashlight

Call to Me, and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 In our current study of Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer, the point comes through loud and clear that we can expect God to speak to us....